Job Title: Joint Use Administrator

Job Location: Charlottesville, VA

Job Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $21/HR on W2 (Without Benefits)

Job Summary

This role administers joint use contracts and pole attachment agreements with joint use partners (cable television companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, local governments, and private entities). Coordinates negotiations and administers agreements, bonds, insurance assignments, surveys, audits, and construction or maintenance of joint-use facilities between the company and joint-use partners. Networks and develops relationships with key stakeholders and acts as the liaison between the company and joint use partners regarding permits, inspections, quality assurance surveys, rebuilds, attachment agreements, NESC interpretation, and company policy. Respond to and address inquiries, concerns, complaints, and safety violations related to Joint Use.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Assures proper transactions of payments and billing. Facilitates joint trench coordination and billing between designated vendors and associated cable television, telephone, and telecommunication companies.

· Responsible for tracking, calculating, and generating periodic pole rental billing within an assigned area. Administers agreements with joint use partners and compliance surveys and auditing. Prepares and maintains files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, rebuilds, surety bonds, and insurance certificates. When requested, researches status and terms and conditions of existing agreements and provides summary and feedback to associated stakeholders.

· Responsible for understanding joint use policies, procedures, and agreements. Verifies proper use of the NJUNS system by conducting QA audits on tickets created by the Design organization. Provides guidance and oversight to joint-use design contractors. Utilizes knowledge and previous experience in Electric Distribution Design to assist and review customer cost calculations and design estimates for Joint Use related construction projects, prior to billing the customer. Oversees and manages workload for joint-use design contractors. Maintains and verifies contractors' time reporting, and generates billing to the responsible entity.

· Responsible for staying informed and up-to-date on new technologies, rulings and legislation that impact the Joint Utility industry. Assists with the development of new policies, procedures, and equipment standards related to these evolving technologies, trends, bills, and FCC requirements.

· Consult with all levels of Management and provide support on joint-related issues, legislation, and policies. Provides advice and assistance during Joint Use related negotiations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements)

· 2 years of directly related experience.

· Understanding of Electric Distribution Construction and Design, cost estimating, and NESC code requirements.

· Working knowledge of cable television, telephone, and telecommunication companies' operations and interaction with electric utilities.

Skills: verbal and written communication; organization; time management; negotiation; customer service; computer.

Abilities: planning and organizing; interpreting and applying policies and procedures; problem-solving and decision-making; project coordination; logical and abstract thinking

Required soft skills

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written

· Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills:

· Excel

Education:

· Bachelor or Associate with applicable experience

Are there any specific companies/industries you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience?

· Prior utilities or telecommunications experience in a similar or same role

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract, Temp-to-hire

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Joint Use Administrator: 2 years (Preferred)
• Electric Distribution Construction and Design: 2 years (Preferred)
• cost estimating: 2 years (Preferred)
• National Electrical Safety Code: 2 years (Preferred)
• telecommunication companies: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Required)

Work Location: In person