TxDOT's Dallas County Area Office is seeking for a highly motivated Utility Coordinator to join our team. This position plays a critical role in supporting transportation projects from design stage to construction, serving as a technical expert and central point of coordination between TxDOT, utility companies, property owners, and other agencies.

This position oversees utility adjustments, relocations, permitting, and compliance with state and federal requirements. The utility coordinator monitors utility installations and relocations, researches and resolves issues, reviews and recommends solutions, and thoroughly understands the TAC rules as it relates to utilities.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills that can interpret policies and manage multiple priorities at once.

This position is for a Utility Coordinator I, II, or III. 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.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires [considerable] contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Utility Coordinator I, II, and III:

• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
• Assists with review and processing of new utility installation permits
• Assists with implementing and interpreting Department policies and procedures as related to utility adjustments,
  relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Enters and maintains, with supervision, the electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and
  up-to-date.
• Assists with review of agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
• Assists with providing updates on current projects for progress and pending projects for planning and portfolio
  management purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Utility Coordinator II and III:

• Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.
• Reviews current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; advises and trains others on policies
  and procedures.
• Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
• Assists in reviewing and processing new utility installation permits.
• Implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations,
  negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and
  reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
• Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility permit issues.
• Assists with reviewing current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes.
• Provides updates on current projects for progress and pending projects for planning and portfolio management purposes;
  consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures.
• Enters and maintains the electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date.
• Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares
  correspondence.
• Assists with developing, maintaining, and updating utility relocation schedules.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Utility Coordinator III:

• Coordinates, reviews and processes new utility installation permits.
• Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, federal agencies, utility
  companies, other entities.
• Trains other employees.
• Ensures electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date.
• Develops, maintains and updates utility relocation schedules.
• Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares
  correspondence and makes recommendations to improve programs.
• Oversees and provide updates on current projects for progress and pending projects for planning and portfolio purposes.
• Performs technical review analysis of utility adjustment plans.
• Conducts reviews of processed permits by other staff members to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with
  department guidelines.
• Implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations,
  negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and
  reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
• Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility permit issues.
• Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Utility Coordinator I and II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Utility Coordinator III: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Utility Coordinator I: None

Utility Coordinator II: 1 YEAR Utility, transportation or construction-related activities (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Utility Coordinator III: 2 years of experience in utility, transportation or construction-related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Utility Coordinator I:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain
  effective relationships

Utility Coordinator II:

• Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits

• Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships.

Utility Coordinator III:

• Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and
  external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits
• Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain
  effective relationships.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• 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 fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information