Scheduler Analyst - Austin Water

City of Austin•Austin, TX

20h•$38 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Scheduler Analyst performs and manages tasks that assist engineering or management with project or workforce planning and scheduling. The position coordinates field construction and maintenance projects, reviews construction- or engineering-related contracts and documents, monitors project performance and status, and helps plan the crews, work hours, and equipment required. The role communicates project information to internal and external customers and ensures compliance with City and regulatory agency requirements. The Austin Water Facility Engineering Division is seeking a Scheduler Analyst – Electrical with experience in medium-voltage power distribution equipment installation, operation, and maintenance in a water or wastewater utility setting. The position is based at Ullrich Water Treatment Plant in Austin, Texas, works Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and offers the option to telework. This is a designated critical position; employees may be reassigned to support essential services during extraordinary situations or emergencies. The position may involve travel to multiple locations as part of regular duties, subject to the City’s Driver Safety Standards.

Requirements

For Austin Water: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience coordinating and scheduling utility infrastructure projects. Education may substitute for up to two 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 project-phase records.
Skill in scheduling workforce.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
A detailed City of Austin employment application, résumé, and cover letter are required.
If selected as a top candidate, proof of education from an accredited organization or institution is required.
If applicable, selected military or veteran candidates must provide a DD-214 before a start date.
Meet the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards to drive when necessary to multiple locations; otherwise, employees are responsible for transportation to and from those locations.

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician with field experience in the private sector and/or a municipal utility.
Experience reviewing and interpreting electrical construction drawings and specifications and ensuring or enforcing conformance to them.
Experience commissioning and starting up water/wastewater equipment and electrical gear, including motors, generators, MCCs, MCPs, and medium-voltage equipment.
Field experience installing, operating, and maintaining heavy electrical gear in a municipal water/wastewater utility setting.
Experience with electric-industry codes, regulations, and standards including National Code, NEC, NEMA, NEMA MG-1, NFPA-70E, and NETA.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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 of Austin design and construction standards.
Track project status and report 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.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.
Travel to multiple locations when necessary as part of regular job duties, subject to the City’s Driver Safety Standards.