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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E072 Utility Coordinator II or III in Fort Worth, Texas
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 adjustmentsand relocations. Work requires considerable contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this levelestablish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handledat the occurrence.Essential Duties:Utility Coordinator II:Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation andreimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.Prepares utility adjustment assembly folder to include all pertinent data and handout materials; prepares report forapproval.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; preparescorrespondence.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional responsibilities for Utility Coordinator III:Performs technical review analysis of schematics, utility adjustment plans and cost estimates, maps, surveys, fieldnotes, property descriptions, pre-appraisal and appraisals, titles, deeds, legal and curative instruments and/or exhibits.Implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations,negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.Measures, coordinates and calculates payments such as betterment ratios, eligibility percentages, supplements, marketvalue comparisons and relocation costs