Utility Coordinator - Right of Way Management

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional level work ensuring all utility construction projects are managed with the least disruption and inconvenience to general citizenry. Coordinates the phasing, staging, and detouring of utility projects with various City Departments, public agencies, neighborhood organizations, and business representatives. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff. Work Location Transguide - 3500 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78229 Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions Manages the use of public Right of Way for utility maintenance and instruction. Programs the necessary phasing for all Utility Projects to be constructed in such a manner as to alleviate the major impact of inconvenience to the traveling public and residents. Conducts administrative analysis, interpreting and developing policies, and resolving citizen complaints. Represents the Department at various meetings. Acts as the liaison between the Public Works Department, Utility Companies, VIA Transit, Texas Department of Highway and Public Transportation and other entities engaged in excavation in the City's Right of Way. Reviews, approves, and coordinates temporary street closures for special events. Prepares technical reports and evaluations of projects. May prepare cost estimates on department projects. Functions as coordinator for department on construction and capital projects, as necessary. Audits Engineering Technicians' records during and at the completion of a project to ensure accuracy of fees and penalties. Addresses major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates regarding field alterations during construction. Reviews rough drafts of proposed field alterations and negotiates issues with right of way user, as required. Reviews and makes recommendations on preliminary project plans at final review stage. Evaluates right of way users' performance at completion of project. Checks and submits paperwork involving assigned employee's leave, accident reports, etc. Performs functional supervision over staff engaged in inspections or utility maintenance and construction projects to ensure proper inspections. Performs functional supervision over office staff responsible for maintaining and providing clerical and administrative support. Informs Right of Way Manager of the status of all projects and problems requiring attention. Performs administrative tasks, such as attending pre-construction meetings. Travels daily to project locations to coordinate utility adjustment issues and assess project progress. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Qualifications Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal construction management, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead responsibility. Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. Applicant Information Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat