Distribution Planner 1

Pedernales Electric Cooperative; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is seeking a Project Administrator to manage the administration of construction and maintenance projects across departments and external entities in the planning and construction process. The role focuses on processing service applications, policy communications, and coordinating with internal teams and contractors.

You will enter data, prepare documents, and handle payments, while ensuring accuracy and security.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Two years of directly related work experience
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Process applications and payments for new service
• Communicate Cooperative policies and procedures relating to new service, upgrades, relocations and security lights
• Communicate with internal and external customers through entire construction process
• Coordinate location of underground utility locates with DIGTESS
• Enter and update information within NiSC Smart Track for all district projects
• Prepare construction work orders for release, including contracts, easements, permits and cost estimates
• Create and issue service requests for tasks including metering, tree trimming and service upgrades
• Schedule pre-development and pre-construction meetings
• Notify communications companies of changes in Cooperative facilities and follow up on relocations
• Process damage claims, invoices and collections
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Stay abreast of technology advances
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NISC Smart Track

GIS software

Job description

• PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:** PEC Liberty Hill Office - 10625 W Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

• PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION:** PEC Liberty Hill Office - 10625 W Hwy 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

$25.46 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

**Midpoint of pay range: $31.83**

**Position Summary**

This position is responsible for managing the administration of all construction and maintenance projects in coordination with various departments and external entities throughout the planning, construction process.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

• Process applications and payments for new service
• Communicate Cooperative policies and procedures relating to the establishment of new service, upgrades, relocations and security lights
• Communicate with internal and external customers through entire construction process.
• Coordinate location of underground utility locates with DIGTESS
• Enter and update information within NiSC Smart Track for all district projects
• Prepare construction work orders for release, including contracts, easements, permits and cost estimates
• Create and issue service requests for various tasks to include temporary and permanent metering, tree trimming and service upgrades
• Schedule pre-development and pre-construction meetings
• Notify communications companies of changes in Cooperative facilities and follow up to ensure that they have relocated or removed their facilities
• Process damage claims, invoices and collections
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

**Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities**

None

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of NISC
• Knowledge of GIS software
• Knowledge of Cooperative accounting and purchasing practices
• Knowledge of distribution, standards
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in managing changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

**Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)**

• High School Diploma
• Two years of directly related work experience
• Valid Driver's License

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
• The employee may be required to travel
• This position is primarily in an office environment
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

_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 essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative._

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.