Scheduler Analyst - Austin Water

City of Austin•Webberville, MI

5d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Water’s Water Meter Operations Division is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Scheduler Analyst to support water utility construction and maintenance activities. Under general supervision, the position performs and manages tasks that assist engineering or management with project and workforce planning and scheduling. The role coordinates projects from planning through completion, including water meter, valve, piping, and meter vault infrastructure work. Responsibilities include arranging test shutouts, obtaining right-of-way permits, coordinating utility locates, procuring materials and parts, and communicating with contractors, field crews, customers, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, anticipate scheduling and logistical challenges, keep accurate project documentation, and help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently with minimal disruption to customers and operations. The position is based at the Webberville Service Center in Austin, Texas, and is designated as an Essential Employee. In a City-designated emergency, the employee may be called back, asked to modify their schedule, assigned to a designated work site, or retained on site to support operations and recovery. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus 3 years of experience coordinating and scheduling utility infrastructure projects; education may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Knowledge of construction projects common to utilities.
Knowledge of workforce requirements and work output for field construction crews.
Knowledge of equipment and construction techniques common to utility construction practices.
Skill in reviewing and summarizing project status reports.
Skill in maintaining records of project phases.
Skill in scheduling workforce.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License, or ability to acquire one by the hire date; external new hires must meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation requirements.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with operations and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and other assets, particularly water metering infrastructure, and managing or inspecting construction or service contracts related to water meter assets.
Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, construction inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, WMO staff, and water distribution system customers.
Ability to obtain and coordinate right-of-way permits, 811 One Call utility locates, and other required construction permits or clearances.
Experience coordinating procurement of materials, parts, equipment, and other resources needed for project completion.
Experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure or similar meter-reading technology systems, including data analytics review.
Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in utility construction environments while complying with safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
Class C Water Distribution License or higher, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and Infor Public Sector (IPS) or a similar database for managing water distribution assets, service requests, and work orders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule field construction and maintenance projects.
Coordinate and review construction- or engineering-related contracts and contract documents.
Measure work performance against engineering work standards to develop, maintain, and improve City design and construction standards.
Track project status and report it to management.
Plan projects by determining crew size and composition, work-hour requirements, and equipment requirements.
Prepare work-order schedules, control records, and post schedules.
Communicate project and program information to internal and external customers.
Ensure compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies.
Meet with project managers, engineers, and contractors to discuss designs.
Coordinate projects from planning through completion, including scheduling test shutouts, securing ROW permits, coordinating 811 utility locates, and procuring materials and parts.
Maintain accurate project documentation and coordinate with contractors, field crews, customers, and internal stakeholders.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.