Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Distribution Construction Coordinator I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 12144 Salary Grade: ZW0
Approved: January 28, 2015 Last Revised: February 13, 2025

Purpose:
 
Under general supervision, this position coordinates electric infrastructure inspection as related to pole attachments on Austin Energy (AE) infrastructure.
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. Performs attachment identification and preconstruction activities with authorized pole attachment entities to assure compliance with attachment agreements and right of way requirements.
  2. Coordinates inspections of new attachments, relocation of existing attachments and pole attachment inventory tracking to assure Austin Energy records reflect actual construction of non-electric pole attachments. 
  3. Identifies, inspects, and measures attachment heights of all non-electric attachments on Austin Energy poles. 
  4. Expedites, reviews, and inspects attachment requests for new projects to ensure ready to work by proposed attachers. 
  5. May gather information such as GIS coordinates, height, attachment inventory, compliance before and after construction of new or modified infrastructure.
  6. Assists in creating and updating work orders. 
  7. Reviews prints and researches accuracy to improve construction coordination. 
  8. Advises customers and contractors of project timelines, review turnaround and related tasks.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
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 one-call process and distribution construction methods.
  • Knowledge of general safety and safe work practices.
  • Knowledge of construction activities.
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code and associated rules, regulations, ordinances and standards associated with overhead distribution.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to the job, such as survey helper, distribution or utility construction, or GIS Technician.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License or ability to aquire one by date of hire.
  • Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
 

Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting 30 pounds or greater.

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.