TxDOT's Right of Way section is looking for a Utility Coordinator II or III based in Fort Worth, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000
employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of
programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career
development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our
website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Utility Coordinator II:

Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or 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.

Utility Coordinator III:

Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded
utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires contact with private entities and governmental agencies.
Employees at this level work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the
supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Utility Coordinator II:

• 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 and to resolve problems.
• Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Performs legal and/or 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/or exhibits.
• Reviews agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.

Additional duties for Utility Coordinator III:

• Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding program processes and procedures;
  prepares correspondence.
• Reviews current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; advises and trains
  other on policies and procedures.
• Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages,
  supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs.
• Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials;
  prepares report for approval.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Utility Coordinator II:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience: 1 year of experience in utility, transportation or construction-related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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

Utility Coordinator III:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Experience: 2 year of experience in utility, transportation or construction-related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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.

Competencies:

Utility Coordinator II:

• Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
• Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
• Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly and determining resolution in order to
  advance work and maintain effective relationships
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning
  and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Coordinating labor, materials and equipment
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

Additional competencies for Utility Coordinator III:

• The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• 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 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 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/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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