UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COORD, SENIOR

• Coordinates and monitors the work of engineers, developers and contractors to ensure all utility construction and installation work is in accordance with plans, specifications and regulations;
• Attends and participates in pre-construction meetings;
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with established codes, ordinances and standards; conducts site visits to determine potential drainage problems as appropriate;
• Inspects construction materials for compliance with specifications and regulations;
• Coordinates taps to existing water system;
• Inspects installations throughout various stages of development;
• Conducts water main pressure testing and fire hydrant flow testing; coordinates water quality sampling and testing;
• Reviews and approves contractors’ pay requests;
• Investigates reported utility problems; resolves complaints from property owners;
• Assists in coordinating projects with local, state and federal agencies, as well as other City and county departments and other parties as necessary;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
• Performs general administrative work as required, including attending meetings, preparing records and reports, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.; 
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED;
• Eight (8) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License; 
• Must possess Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Inspector certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

• Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes;
• Knowledge of the construction practices of underground utilities;
• Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities;
• Ability to persuade or influence others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations or ordinances;

• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
• Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style;
• Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

Salary : $53,449 - $68,148