Scheduler Analyst - Austin Water

About This Position ABOUT AUSTIN WATER: For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 544 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation. Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants. Job Description: 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 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 with operations and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and other assets with emphasis on water metering infrastructure, managing and/or inspecting construction and/or service contracts related to water meter assets; Experience interacting and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to project managers, construction inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, WMO staff, and water distribution system customers Ability to obtain and coordinate Right-of-Way (ROW) permits, 811 One Call utility locates, and other required construction permits or clearances. Experience coordinating procurement of materials, parts, equipment, and other resources necessary for project completion. Experience with working on Advanced Metering Infrastructure or similar meter reading technology systems performing data analytics review Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in utility construction envir…

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