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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Utility Land Development Project Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 10303 Salary Grade: HF1
Approved: Last Revised: March 02, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating programs that integrate multiple elements or projects and to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on programs and projects. 
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Coordinates and represents Austin Water interests in various high profile program areas and projects, which may include determining and assessing overall program goals, objectives, resources requirements, and ensuring alignment with Utility goals, Land Development Code, Plumbing Code, criteria manuals, and standard details and specifications.
  2. Coordinates with internal, external, inter-departmental, and multi-agency stakeholders to address design constraints from project inception to post design. This includes site and subdivision plans and capital improvement projects contained within program areas.
  3. Assists with conflict resolution and project timelines sequencing to avoid significant cost overages for infrastructure projects, which may include scheduling and coordination of projects such as water or wastewater lines installed prior to street construction to optimize time and money and enhance public perception.
  4. Coordinates land development reviews to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City codes and regulations and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Collaborates with other City departments and external agencies to ensure review consistency across all disciplines.
  6. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures for individual programs. Develops and implements process improvements and prepares modifications to address evolving requirements of the Land Development Code and Utility Criteria Manual relative to individual programs.
  7. Provides technical advice, assistance, guidance, and training to internal staff, external agencies, citizens, customers, department executives, commissioners and council members as relevant.
  8. Researches, reviews, and communicates findings on legal documents to include easements, plats, deeds, and land status determination letters.
  9. Represents the interests of Austin Water at various inter-departmental, multi-agency, boards, commissions, and citizen meetings. Makes informative presentations to management, councils, and commissions and the general public.
  10. Researches and implements best practices from other jurisdictions to improve safety, efficiency, and customer service.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulations requirements
  • Knowledge of construction practices common to utilities
  • Knowledge of management principles related to municipal projects and programs
  • Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, and procedures
  • Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment
  • Knowledge of utility installations
  • Knowledge of construction plans and blueprints
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Skill in time management
  • Skill in verbal and written communication
  • Skill in use of applicable software
  • Skill in problem solving
  • Skill in organization and prioritization
  • Skill in customer service
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
  • Ability to adapt, interpret, and apply guidelines and standards
  • Ability to review and summarize legal, project, and construction documents
  • Ability to convey complex requirements
  • Ability to conduct field investigations/inspections
  • Ability to plan, coordinate and implement programs and activities
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Construction , or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in Program or Project Management related to utility practices.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.