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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E071 Utility Coordinator I or II in Odessa, Texas
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 follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:The essential duties of a Utility Coordinator I include: Assists in researching problems and coordinating solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares correspondence. Assists with establishing and coordinates activities between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies and other entities. Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, market value comparisons and relocation costs. 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.Assists with audits and in determining eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials. Assists with review and processing of new utility installation permits Assists with implementing and interpreting Department policies and procedures as related to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Enters and maintains, with supervision, the electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date. Assists with review of agreements, plans, specifications and billings submitted by the utility companies.Assists with providing updates on current projects for progress and pending projects for planning and portfolio management purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures.Assists with the preparation of the utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report for approval.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties of a Utility Coordinator II include: Performs reviews and determines eligibility requirements for payment of relocation reimbursements.Reviews current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; advises and trains others on policies and procedures.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.Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report for approvalAssists 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.