ASST. UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT MGR.

Job Title

This position coordinates and manages utility relocations with state, local municipalities and independent utility companies; performs technical engineering, administrative and managerial work to support the design, development and implementation of City water / sewer / storm drainage relocation projects; and performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

Assists the Utility Relocation Manager in coordinating and managing City forces, Citizens and outside professionals in the research, preparation, review, inspection of new and relocated water / wastewater / storm water utility plans and construction; Maintains accurate and up-to-date project records; Reviews highway construction plans for conflicts with existing City utilities and designs and lay out solutions; Assists the Utility Relocation Manager in researching maps and engineering plans to identify problem areas and opportunities for the enhancement of the City's water and sewer systems; Tracks work between varies City Departments; prepares drawings and documents necessary for obtaining various permits and approvals; Represents the City at SCDOT/Municipal project briefings, preconstruction conferences and field meetings; Researches City files to establish proof of prior rights for existing city owned utilities. Researches and verifies existing utilizes; Reviews and prepares correspondence, municipal and state utility and highway agreements, construction specifications and drawings for master plat files; Manages and coordinates utility construction and relocation to minimize conflicts with proposed roadway construction. Coordinates and manages utility work between City forces and local, state and federal agencies, as well as other City and county departments, contractors, developers, engineers, land surveyors, architects, inspectors, and other parties as necessary; Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements to perform work: High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of relevant prior experience; OR Associate's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or closely related field and three (3) years of experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or closely related field; Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes; Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities; Ability to persuade or influence others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations or ordinances; Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner; Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving; Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style; Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.