Scheduler Analyst Austin Water (Pipeline Engr & Ops Support)

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Job Description:

Scheduler Analyst

Purpose:

Under general supervision this position performs and manages tasks to assist engineering or management on project or workforce planning and scheduling.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates and schedules field construction and maintenance projects. Coordinates and reviews construction- or engineering-related contracts and contract documents.

• Measures work performances against engineering work standards to develop maintain and improve City of Austin design and construction standards.

• Tracks status of projects and reports to management.

• Plans projects by determining crew size and composition work hour requirements and equipment requirements.

• Prepares work order schedules control records and post schedules.

• Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers.

• Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies.

• Meets with project managers engineers and contractors to discuss designs.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership work assignments evaluations training and guidance to others.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of construction projects common to utilities.

• Knowledge of workforce requirements and work output for field construction crews.

• Knowledge of equipment and construction techniques common to utility construction practices.

• Skill in reviewing and summarizing project status reports.

• Skill in maintaining records of project phase.

• Skill in scheduling workforce.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Austin Energy:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to electric utility line or power plant construction and maintenance.
  OR

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or maintenance activities including three (3) years of which were in the planning coordination and scheduling of utility construction projects.

For Austin Water:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus 3 years of experience in coordination and scheduling of utility infrastructure projects.

• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a lead capacity including strong organizational skills scheduling of work assignments providing training and guidance to others and coordinating efforts of multi-discipline project teams

• Knowledge of and experience performing operations and maintenance duties on Austin Waters distribution system including possession of a Class C Distribution License (or higher) and extensive use of AWs IPS database

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with project engineers COA inspectors contractors and O&M staff

• Experience in field construction of water distribution system facilities including interpretation of construction drawings and contract documents

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

• General knowledge of and interest in helping to create and improve Austin Waters design construction and product standards that relate to all AW infrastructure installed and maintained in COA right-of-way

• Ability to travel to more than one work location and ability to work outside of normal business hours when necessary

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

• Austin Water is seeking a Scheduler Analyst for the Pipeline Engineering & Operations Support Division. This position will perform a combination of office and field tasks and will be responsible for a wide range of duties including coordinating and communicating design construction operations and maintenance activities for Austin Waters water distribution and wastewater collections systems. The successful candidate will help evaluate some of Austin Waters most challenging issues associated with a fast-growing city.

Pay Range:

• $36.29 $45.91 hourly

Work Location:

• Glen Bell Service Center 3907 S. Industrial Dr. Austin 78744

Days & Hours:

• Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility.

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:

• A detailed complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.

• Your work history should include the duties you performed any supervisory or lead responsibilities and any equipment and computer software used.

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• A cover letter is also the cover letter candidates should describe in concise detail their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

• If you are in the military or a veteran you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Essential:

• This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health safety utility services and welfare of the the event of a designated emergency these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employees duty and responsibility to the Department.

• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.

• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

• The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Important Note to Applicants:

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite including construction sites parking lots garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.