Electric Project Planning Coordinator EP3806-600500
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Electric Projects Planning Coordinator
Position ID: EP3806-600500
Department/Division: Electric Engineering
Reports to: Electric Engineering Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for developing and maintaining project construction schedules, reviewing projects and ensuring they are designed to specifications and can be built as designed,
reviewing and verifying material lists, coordinating construction efforts in the field among various groups, updating construction status information and communicating project status
to managers and supervisors.
Essential Functions:
Performs cost estimates, plans material needs, and follows up on progress of distribution/transmission projects from inception to completion.
Evaluates and monitors departmental and interdepartmental accountability and productivity to meet customer and business operations requirements.
Establishes quality control measures to track effectiveness and corrects gaps and/or compliance issues.
Serves as the business liaison to Denton Municipal Electric (DME) executive team, other City of Denton departments, DME staff, customers, and other stakeholders
Develops and implements business plans promoting completion of strategic plans and initiatives.
Interfaces regularly with contractors, engineers, developers, customers, consultants, and Construction/Substation/Operations supervisors.
Monitors contractor progress and performance to ensure goods and services conform to contract requirements to ensure compliance with project scope and budgets for all new projects assigned.
Coordinates and communicates with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures for the section/division.
Ensures compliance with DME Safety Rules and Regulations, Construction Standards, Design Criteria Manual, and Quality Management System.
Determines goals, objectives, resource requirements, and budget for associated activities.
Meets deadlines and quality expectations in a cost-effective manner by monitoring project budgets and tracking expenditures. Ensures personnel, and materials are available to meet work
orders. Alerts supervision to any deviations from the approved cost projections.
Aids in reviewing and updating policies and procedures of assigned area. Monitors any changes to construction or systems changes in the industry to ensure best practices are applied.
Establishes and maintains a customer perspective for all services provided to in-house clients by providing updates, reports, presentations, and documentation.
Develops project documentation proportional to the deliverables required in compliance with the LES work management requirements. This would include project charters, scope, justification,
change plans, safety plans, communications plans, risk plans, resource plans, contingency plan, etc.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ten (10) years of electric utility experience
Completion of a four (4) year Lineman/Substation Tech Apprenticeship program that is recognized by the US Department of labor or the equivalent
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution operations, and evolving industry and regulatory developments
Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution customer requirements.
Knowledge of industry Construction Standards.
Knowledge of utility financial, regulatory, and managerial budget/accounting practices.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Demonstrates computer proficiency
Preferences:
B
ilingual in Spanish and English
Five (5) years’ experience in Transmission/Distribution construction and maintenance
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check and social security number verification
Must pass a physical examination
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: I
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: I
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: M
Balancing: A
Vision: E
Hearing: I
Talking: M
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of telephone and computer
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an indoor office environment with occasional outdoor requirements in a variety of weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 06/12/2021
Revision Date: