If you are motivated and interested in working with public utilities in coordination with TxDOT on roadway projects, this is the perfect job for you. Come join our team at the Odessa District and work in a fast-paced environment that helps bring more roadway projects to the Odessa area.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with good communication skills and enjoys building relations with external partners in the gas, electric, water/wastewater, and telecommunication fields. Learn laws and policies about public right of way that makes our transportation system safe! Collaborate with our team of engineers, inspectors, acquisition agents, environmental specialists and MORE and see yourself fit into our program as a Utility Coordinator!

This position is for (1) Utility Coordinator level III or IV depending on business need and the applicants' qualifications.

Salary Plan/Grade:
• Utility Coordinator III B20 ($51,158 - $81,351)
• Utility Coordinator IV B22 ($57,614 - $93,138)

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 III:

• Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies, other entities and/or title companies.
• 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.
• 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; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures.
• Conducts reviews of processed permits by other staff members to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with department guidelines.
• 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.
• Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Utility Coordinator IV (In addition to above):

• Serves as subject matter expert.
• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding program processes and procedures; prepares correspondence and makes recommendations to improve programs and processes.
• Coordinates, reviews and processes 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.
• Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs.
• Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Utility Coordinator III:

Experience 2 years of experience in utility, transportation or construction-related activities.

Utility Coordinator IV:

Experience 3 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 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
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• 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 IV (In addition to above):

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• 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

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 maintain regular and dependable attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work beyond regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
• Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• 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.

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