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Utility Coordinator I: Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and federally funded utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Utility Coordinator II: Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and federally funded utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work
independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Utility Coordinator I:
- Assists with establishing and coordinates activities between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies and other entities.
- Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
- Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
- Assists with review and processing of new utility installation permits.
- Assists with implementing and interpreting Department policies and procedures as related to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Assists with review of agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for Utility Coordinator II:
- Reviews current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; advises and trains others on policies and procedures.
- Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
- Requests survey information from right-of-way, and reviews plats and survey data related to permits and interprets plans.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Utility Coordinator I or II : High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience:
Utility Coordinator I: None
Utility Coordinator II: 1 year -utility, transportation or construction-related activities (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Licenses and Certifications: Valid US driver’s license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Utility Coordinator I:
Some knowledge of:
- Right of way policies, procedures, and terminology
- Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
- The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
Proficient skill in:
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Some skill in:
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe working environment
Other Attributes:
- Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships.
Utility Coordinator II:
Considerable Knowledge of:
- Right of way policies, procedures, and terminology
- Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
- The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
Proficient skill in:
- Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Some skill in:
- Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits
Other Attributes:
- Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Utility Coordinator I or II:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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