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City of Broken Arrow, OK

Utility Relocation Coordinator

City of Broken Arrow, OK, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, us, 74013


Salary:

$30.36 - $39.47 Hourly

Location :

Broken Arrow, OK

Job Type:

Full-Time Hourly

Location (Dep/Div):

E&C Engineering

Munis Job Class:

SPECIALIST

Opening Date:

09/09/2024

Closing Date:

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

GEN

Job Description

Location: 5205 E&C EngineeringPay Grade: A14FLSA Status: ExemptUnder general supervision, plans, administers, inspects and monitors public and private utility relocations associated with various capital projects in support of City construction projects.

*This position performs duties deemed to be "safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City's policies*Essential Job Functions

Plans, administers, inspects and monitors utility relocations associated with various capital projects funded through Capital Improvement Projects; enforces criteria such as construction standards, code requirements and specifications are met through quality control inspections.Prepares, negotiates and administers utility relocation contracts with utility companies required to relocate for various capital and utility projects; coordinates with utility companies to develop relocation plans to ensure all utility relocation obligations and objectives are met.Functions as liaison between the City and/or other utility companies, consultants and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation on federally funded projects to ensure all utility documents are properly submitted and filed; ensures all processes and procedures are completed to ensure federal funding; and conducts routine site inspections to ensure adherence to relocation plans.Schedules, coordinates, and leads all necessary meetings with each affected utility as it relates to the specific relocation prior to construction. Schedules and attends all necessary and related pre-construction conferences for utility relocations.Reviews utility relocation plans as compared to project construction plans to identify and correct potential utility conflicts in collaboration with public project design team prior to construction.Coordinates in the field during construction with affected utility companies and project contractors to resolve unforeseen utility conflicts.Works with each utility company to prioritize projects and provides updated project information, schedules, and goals of the City's overall capital project plan. Processes invoices and claims, as necessary, as they relate to the utility relocation projects.Assists in the preparation of related agenda items.Conducts preliminary inspections and works with various internal contributors for best practicable relocation plans in conjunction with other affected utilities, both at conception to achieve the best budget estimate, as well as during administration of the affected project; and conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations and to ensure adherence to relocation plans.Responds to citizens' questions and inquiries regarding utility relocation projects and development both over the telephone and in person.Administers right-of-way permits for private utilities on behalf of the City. Reviews permit applications against existing and proposed public facilities and for compliance with City of Broken Arrow Standard Construction Specifications.Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires an associate's degree in course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by one to two years of similar experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Must possess a valid Oklahoma Class D Driver's License.Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert minimal physical effort in sedentary work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.