Distribution Construction Coordinator Temporary Employee (NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - HIRE IN PROGRESS)

City of Austin; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a site-focused professional to identify and mark underground Austin Energy cables, inspect construction sites, and coordinate scheduling and material orders for electric distribution projects.

You will work with contractors, public works, and various teams to ensure timely and compliant project execution and provide guidance on timelines and tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years road or utility construction experience.
• Twelve semester hours in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Construction Sciences, or related field; may substitute for six months experience.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and city/department standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect conduits and bases; coordinate electric construction projects and locating activities.
• Request permits from Public Works and inspect in city rights-of-way.
• Create and update work orders; manage material orders and purchases.

Skills

One-call system knowledge

Electrical distribution knowledge

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Data analysis and problem solving

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

High school diploma required

Engineering coursework (12 sem hrs)

Tools

Computers and related software applications

Job description

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, perform site visits to identify, inspect, and mark all under or above ground Austin Energy electrical cables.

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.

• Inspect electrical conduit and 90 Meter bases connections. Coordinate and schedule of electric construction projects and advance locating activities with commercial, private, and public construction and excavation entities. Expedite, review, and inspect distribution construction projects to ensure ready to work for Austin Energy
• Performs site and print checks 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. Performs inspections of civil construction facilities
• Assists the Scheduler Analyst by creating/updating work orders, generate and activate material orders
• Processes and expedites purchases of non-stock goods and services, maintain files and collect data for reports
• Purchases construction materials as needed 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.
• Coordinates planning and scheduling of electrical construction projects. Assists in the assessment of material/products to ensure best fit distribution construction needs.
• Advises customers and contractors of project timeline and tasks related to that timeline.

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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.

Compensation Range:

The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$61.08

Notes to Candidate:

Temporary Employee: Hire in Progress

Temporary employees are hired to complete specific short-term or seasonal assignments in accordance with the Temporary Employee Procedure. Temporary employment may not exceed six (6) months without an approved extension. Temporary employees are not assigned a probationary period upon hire with the City.

A temporary employee who is hired into a regular budgeted position must serve a six (6) month probationary period. If the employee has had continuous City employment, they will receive service credit from the date of their initial employment or reemployment once they are hired into the regular position. (City of Austin Personnel Policies, May 1, 2025)

Temporary Employee Transition and Benefits Eligibility

• Eligible for holiday pay if they were scheduled to work on a day that falls on an observed holiday.
• Eligible for sick leave benefits after working one pay period. Sick leave hours are accrued based on the temporary employee’s workweek and carries over from year to year up to the maximum accrual amount. If rehired within six months following separation from the City, any prior unused sick time will be reinstated for use.
• Eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Wellness Employee Assistance, Commuter, and Deferred Compensation programs on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment (Seasonal, intern, retirees and temporary employees working less than 30 hours a week are not eligible for employee benefits).

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA non-exempt. Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law.

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