Utility Land Development Project Coordinator (Austin Water)

About This Position

• →Knowledgeable on plan review for Austin Water utility installations and franchise utility installations such as Fiber, Gas, Comm, Small-Cell, Drainage, and Electric
• →Highly experienced in: (1) providing plan reviews to protect Austin Water and city assets for development and (2) reading/interpreting complex engineering plans including experience interpreting Utility Criteria Manual(s), TCEQ regulations, and Land Development Code(s)
• →Knowledge of AMANDA, Bluebeam, ProjectDox, or any city plan review and permitting software
• →Skilled in using ArcGIS / ArcPro to create geodatabases and/or recreate legal description boundaries (not Austin Water Operations Web Map or municipal viewers)
• →Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• →Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties specific to this Utility Land Development Project Coordinator position include the following:

• This Project Coordinator will work with both the Austin Water Pipeline Engineering (AWPE) plan review team and the Austin Utility Location and Coordination Committee (AULCC) team. They will review plans to ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations (TCEQ), Land Development Code (LDC), Utility Criteria Manual (UCM), Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Austin Water policies for residential and commercial plan reviews, tap plan reviews, and flag lots subdivision. The review is to protect Austin Water infrastructure for new, existing and proposed designs.
• The selected applicant will handle highly contentious issues that arise from plan reviews and land issues and bring those to the supervisor and management’s attention. The person in this position will assist with representing Austin Water’s interests for assigned job duties and during meetings while following and explaining Austin Water’s internal conflict plan review protocols and procedures for protecting Austin Water's infrastructure and land assets.
• This position will provide recommendations to management on win-win solutions to help resolve contentious issues.
• Coordinate with other city departments and Austin Water divisions, consultants, developers, and land landowners as needed.
• Other assignments and projects assigned by the supervisor.

$34.67 - $43.34 Hourly

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Hybrid after a short training period.

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
• Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• A criminal background investigation is required

This position has been designated as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department.

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. The City of Austin/Austin Water will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive email communications, fail to check your inbox, or fail to respond in a timely manner.

• Postings close at 12:00 a.m. on the listed End Date. All application steps – including document uploads and final submission – must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the End Date.
• We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

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