Utility Land Development Project Coordinator (Austin Water)

About This Position: Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 544 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we're leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation. Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description: Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating programs that integrate multiple elements or projects and to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on programs and projects. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Coordinates and represents Austin Water interests in various high profile program areas and projects, which may include determining and assessing overall program goals, objectives, resources requirements, and ensuring alignment with Utility goals, Land Development Code, Plumbing Code, criteria manuals, and standard details and specifications. Coordinates with internal, external, inter-departmental, and multi-agency stakeholders to address design constraints from project inception to post design. This includes site and subdivision plans and capital improvement projects contained within program areas. Assists with conflict resolution and project timelines sequencing to avoid significant cost overages for infrastructure projects, which may include scheduling and coordination of projects such as water or wastewater lines installed prior to street construction to optimize time and money and enhance public perception. Coordinates land development reviews to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City codes and regulations and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with other City departments and external agencies to ensure review consistency across all disciplines. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures for individual programs. Develops and implements process improvements and prepares modifications to address evolving requirements of the Land Development Code and Utility Criteria Manual relative to individual programs. Provides technical advice, assistance, guidance, and training to internal staff, external agencies, citizens, customers, department executives, commissioners and council members as relevant. Researches, reviews, and communicates findings on legal documents to include easements, plats, deeds, and land status determination letters. Represents the interests of Austin Water at various inter-departmental, multi-agency, boards, commissions, and citizen meetings. Makes informative presentations to management, councils, and commissions and the general public. Researches and implements best practices from other jurisdictions to improve safety, efficiency, and customer service. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulations requirements Knowledge of construction practices common to utilities Knowledge of management principles related to municipal projects and programs Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment Knowledge of utility installations Knowledge of construction plans and blueprints Knowledge of risk managementSkill in time managementSkill in verbal and written communication Skill in use of applicable software Skill in problem solving Skill in organization and prioritization Skill in customer service Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers Ability to adapt, interpret, and apply guidelines and standards Ability to review and summarize legal, project, and construction documents Ability to convey complex requirements Ability to conduct field investigations/inspections Ability to plan, coordinate and implement programs and activities Ability to work with frequent interruptions Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy Ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Construction, or a related field plus five (5) years of experience in Program or Project Management related to utility practices. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Licenses and Certifications Required: None

Position Overview: 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.

Pay Range: $34.67 - $43.34 Hourly

Benefits: Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application:

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