| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, coordinates and schedules electric construction projects and advance locating activities with commercial, private, and public construction and excavation entities. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates inspections of construction projects to ensure underground utilities are located and site is workable, to include requesting permits from Public Works to work in city right of way.
- Identifies, inspects, and marks all under or above ground Austin Energy electrical cables, electrical conduits, and 90 Meter base connections.
- Expedites, reviews, and inspects distribution construction projects to ensure ready to work for Austin Energy.
- Assists in creating and updating work orders, generates and activates material orders. Assists in process and expedites purchase of non-stock goods and services, maintains files and collects data for reports.
- Monitors purchasing constructions materials for the AE or Contract construction crews.
- Manages underground prints for utilization and research by construction contractors to improve construction coordination.
- Maintains databases for various tracking of documentation for coordination of electrical construction projects.
- Assists in the assessment of material and products to ensure best fit distribution construction needs.
- Advises customers and contractors of project timelines and related tasks
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 system and distribution construction methods and standards
- Knowledge of electrical distribution and construction standards for public and private structures
- Knowledge of departmental process and procedures
- Knowledge of purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be observed and corrected
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and associated rules, regulations, ordinances and standards
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in road or utility construction.
- Twelve (12) semester hours in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Construction Sciences, or in a field related to the job, may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License or the ability to acquire one by the date of hire.
- Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
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