Utility Coordinator I, II, III or IV

Texas Department of Transportation•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting transportation projects by serving as a technical expert and central point of coordination between the Department, utility companies, property owners, and other agencies. They will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this position oversees utility adjustments, relocations, permits, reimbursements, and compliance with state and federal requirements while reviewing plans, agreements, cost estimates, and documentation for accuracy and completeness. This person will monitors utility installations and relocations, develops and maintains utility schedules, researches and resolves complex issues, recommends process improvements, and provides guidance and training to staff. This job opening is for one Utility Coordinator I, II, III or IV depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Requirements

Utility Coordinator I and II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Utility Coordinator III and IV: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
Utility Coordinator I: None
Utility Coordinator II: 1 YEAR Utility, transportation or construction-related activities.
Utility Coordinator III: 2 YEARS Utility, transportation or construction-related activities.
Utility Coordinator IV: 3 YEARS Utility, transportation or construction-related activities.
Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license.
This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Legal property descriptions
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or finger
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
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.

Nice To Haves

Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded utility adjustments and relocations.
Implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs.
Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.
Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report for approval.
Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
Ensures electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date.
Develops, maintains and updates utility relocation schedules.
Performs technical review analysis of schematics, utility adjustment plans and cost estimates, maps, surveys, field notes, property descriptions, pre-appraisal and appraisals, titles, deeds, legal and curative instruments and/or exhibits.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.