Utility Coordinator II, III, IV-ADV PROJ DEV- CC HQ

We are seeking a highly motivated Utility Coordinator with experience working on TxDOT transportation projects to join our team in the Corpus Christi area. This position plays a critical role in coordinating utility adjustments and relocations to support the successful delivery of roadway and infrastructure projects.

This person would work with public and private utility companies throughout all phases of TxDOT projects and they would work with designers to identify and eliminate utility conflicts. They would review permits, reimbursements, and compliance with State and Federal requirements while reviewing plans, agreements, cost estimates, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with strong analytical and communication skills who can interpret policies, manage multiple priorities, and effectively explain complex processes This would be an opportunity to work on impactful transportation infrastructure projects within the region. The Utility Coordinator would work in a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Annual Salary Ranges:

Utility Coordinator II : (B18) $45,521 - $71,055 
Utility Coordinator III: (B20) $51,158 - $81,351 
Utility Coordinator IV: (B22) $57,614 - $93,138 

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level 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 federally funded utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties for Utility Coordinator II:

• Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements
• Reviews current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes
• Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
• Requests survey information from right-of-way, and reviews plats and survey data related to permits and interprets plans.
• Assists in reviewing and processing new utility installation permits.
• May serve as the liaison with and coordinates activities between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies, and other entities
• 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 utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report for approval.
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and resource materials.
• Consults with area engineer and 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 

Essential Duties for Utility Coordinator III (In addition to the above):

• Coordinates the execution of relocation and condemnation papers with Department payment processing personnel, property owners and title companies for commitment and closure.
• 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 and title companies.
• Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.
• Serves as a Department expert in program responsibilities.
• Assists with access to right of way permits and coordinates review of developer submittals.
• 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; 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.
• 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.
• Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report for approval.
• Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
• Requests survey information from right-of-way, and reviews plats and survey data related to permits and interprets plans.

Essential Duties for Utility Coordinator IV (In addition to the above):

• Serves as subject matter expert.
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Trains other employees.
• Performs technical review analysis of schematics, utility adjustment plans and cost estimates, maps, surveys, field notes, property descriptions, pre-appraisal and appraisals, titles, deeds, legal and curative instruments and exhibits.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

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

Utility Coordinator III, IV:  Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Experience: 

Utility Coordinator II: 1 year experience*, Utility Coordinator III: 2 years experience*, Utility Coordinator IV: 3 years experience*

*Experience in utility, transportation or construction-related activities.  (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate- upon hire

Competencies for Utility Coordinator II:

• Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Right of way policies, procedures, and terminology
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
• Legal property descriptions
• Appraisal practices, standards, and inspections
• 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
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems 
• Reviewing and inspecting utility or related highway permits

Competencies for Utility Coordinator III (In addition to the above):

• Building code standards and industry guidelines
• Property condemnation procedures
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Maintaining a safe working environment Proficient skill in
• 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 

Competencies for Utility Coordinator IV (In addition to the above):

• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

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 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 skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• 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

   

   

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.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements

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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