Joint Pole Coordinator

Joint Pole Coordinator

Salary

$86,653.84 - $105,328.08 Annually

Location

Colton City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25/26-00078

Department

Electric Utility

Division

Electric Engineering

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

50

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Definition

The City of Colton is seeking to hire one (1) full-time

JOINT POLE COORDINATOR

The filing deadline is August 10, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m., or when 50 applications are received.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Electric Utility System Designer, administer, examine, enhance, and maintain all aspects of the Joint Pole Agreements (JPA) for the electric utility, including, but not limited to drafting JPAs, submitting work orders, tracking billing and invoices, and managing files and records of all solely and jointly owned facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Joint Pole Coordinator is a single class position responsible for providing regional and district support to internal and external partners while helping ensure the efficiencies of the JPA for the Electric Utility operations. Incumbents in this class are responsible for a wide variety of project management, analytical and administrative assignments, and serves as a resource to city staff and officials, customers and residents, outside agencies, contractors and partners relating to JPA. The incumbent performs work independently as directed, but within the limitations of standard practice or procedure.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May occasionally exercise technical supervision over lower-level staff.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Examine and administer Joint Pole Agreements (JPA), work orders, and pole information from various resources. Analyze and identify owner responsibilities relating to JPAs. Maintain working knowledge of contractual obligations, including legal terms related to the application process, fee structure and general agreement oversight.
• Analyze systems and processes to recommend improvements to reduce customer complaints and service disruptions.
• Prepare and issue make-ready work for construction and/or remediation, create and track billing and invoices for joint pole use. Prepare cost estimates for make-ready work.
• Coordinate pole replacement or transfer work; determine if code violations exist.
• Maintain and keep Joint Pole SOP up to date.
• Sustain and enhance the development and maturation of the joint pole program, including initiate, maintain, respond to all requests for joint use; review and approve/reject all joint use pole requests; ensure timely response to joint use requests, and work with legal staff to negotiate new pole attachment agreements as needed.
• Prepare pole loading analyses and engineering reviews with JPA related projects.
• Perform internal and field audits to validate as built conditions and collaborate with GIS staff to update records as needed. Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and compliance with General Orders and industry regulations; perform pole loading analysis; coordinate with various agencies/companies on attachment requests and collaborate with other staff as needed.
• Assist with customer phone calls, requests for information and inquiries regarding the status of projects and requirements throughout the city.
• Maintain and track department asset databases of records and files for all JPAs. Track JPAs and provide reports as needed. Represent the City at various meetings or conferences when needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, supplemented with completed coursework in engineering, electrical engineering, geographic information systems, (GIS), public or business administration. Upload your transcripts to your application before submitting. You will not be able to upload once your application is complete and submitted.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience in an electric utility field with project management responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" State of California Driver License and a good driving record.

Additional Information

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The filing deadline is August 10, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m., or when 50 applications are received. Applications must be submitted on-line at governmentjobs.com. All applications will be screened to find the candidates who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that best meet the Citys needs. Qualified candidates may be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview. Candidates who successfully pass the interview will have their name added to the eligibility list. This list will used to fill the current Joint Pole Coordinator vacancy, and any future vacancies that current within one (1) year.

Positions designated in the IBEW - Electric Division receive the following benefits:

• Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 - 5 years of service
• Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
• 12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
• 20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members:

Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55

Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55

PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62

• Cafeteria Plan - Second highest HMO Family Rate to purchase medical insurance. Employees wanting to select another PERS plan may do so, the same rate applies. Employees will be required to pay any premiums over the rate.
• City paid Dental coverage - for employee and eligible dependents
• HRA Plan for Optical - $475 per employee; and $325 for dependents fiscal year biennial
• Term Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance coverage of $75,000
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year
• Uniform Allowance - $300 per fiscal year
• Boot Allowance - $325 per fiscal year
• City does not participate in the Social Security System

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This position does require field work, which requires driving. Do you possess a valid California Class "C" drivers license issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Upload required: This position requires completed coursework in engineering, electrical engineering, public or business administration. Candidates must upload their transcripts, degrees or certifications at the time of hire, with the completed application. I have uploaded my documents with the completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your role in maintaining, administering, and examining Joint Pole Agreements (JPA) for an organization. Include experience drafting JPAs, submitting work orders and maintaining files.

Required Question

Employer City of Colton

Address 650 N. La Cadena Drive

Colton, California, 92324

Phone (909) 370-5064

Website http://www.coltonca.gov