Joint Use Specialist

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PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

PEC Haley Road Offices - 300 Haley Road, Johnson City, TX 78636

$31.29 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position requires advanced understanding and demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals, utility policy and procedures to process requests for Joint Use of the Cooperative's facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring safety and reliability for Joint Use entities.

• Process Pole Attachment Permits including field verification inspections for new attachments
• Ensure telecommunication attachers are in compliance with National Electric Safety Code, state law, and Cooperative standards
• Coordinate and monitor projects, working directly with other Cooperative departments/districts, attaching entities, and construction contractors
• Perform pre and post inspections for joint use
• Work with Engineering personnel on load calculations
• Provide information to support staff for the preparation of “make ready” costs
• Draw or provide input to support staff to draw construction jobs
• Inspecting facilities for safety issues including compliance with NESC, condition of Cooperative facilities, contractor and telecommunication attacher working environment
• Maintain and update joint use permit documentation and databases, including joint use pole surveys and audits
• Process applications for attachment, transfer, and make ready requests
• Coordinate pre and post field inspections to ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Codes (NESC)
• Conduct field inspections to identify violations and un-transferred communication attachments
• Act as the main point of contact for joint use contracts, projects, and general questions, which includes communicating with utility companies, agencies, and construction personnel on a regular basis
• Maintain records to ensure accurate billing and timely collection of fees
• Process sanctions related to violations discovered in the field
• Assist with development and designing existing or new processes related to joint use best practices in order to maintain compliance and system reliability
• Define and implement contractor duties, responsibilities, and contracts as it relates to joint use pre and post inspections and make ready construction activities
• Process data collected and distribute the data to appropriate internal parties and attachment companies
• Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
• Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and the National Electric Safety Code requirements relevant to distribution design issues
• Knowledge of mathematics
• Knowledge of the cooperatives distribution design and construction practices
• Knowledge of utility service guidelines and policies
• Knowledge of power system components, functions, ratings and limitations
• Knowledge of roadway, security and other lighting design practices
• Knowledge of specification book and the cooperative's line extension policy
• Knowledge of PEC Safety Manual
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
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