Utility Coordinator - Right of Way Management

Utility Coordinator - Right of Way Management

Salary

$45,552.78 - $68,329.30 Annually

Location

3500 NW LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO,TX 78229, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01001

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/25/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 AM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional level work ensuring all utility construction projects are managed with the least disruption and inconvenience to general citizenry. Coordinates the phasing, staging, and detouring of utility projects with various City Departments, public agencies, neighborhood organizations, and business representatives. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Transguide - 3500 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78229

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the use of public Right of Way for utility maintenance and instruction.
• Programs the necessary phasing for all Utility Projects to be constructed in such a manner as to alleviate the major impact of inconvenience to the traveling public and residents.
• Conducts administrative analysis, interpreting and developing policies, and resolving citizen complaints.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Acts as the liaison between the Public Works Department, Utility Companies, VIA Transit, Texas Department of Highway and Public Transportation and other entities engaged in excavation in the Citys Right of Way.
• Reviews, approves, and coordinates temporary street closures for special events.
• Prepares technical reports and evaluations of projects.
• May prepare cost estimates on department projects.
• Functions as coordinator for department on construction and capital projects, as necessary.
• Audits Engineering Technicians records during and at the completion of a project to ensure accuracy of fees and penalties.
• Addresses major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates regarding field alterations during construction.
• Reviews rough drafts of proposed field alterations and negotiates issues with right of way user, as required.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on preliminary project plans at final review stage.
• Evaluates right of way users performance at completion of project.
• Checks and submits paperwork involving assigned employees leave, accident reports, etc.
• Performs functional supervision over staff engaged in inspections or utility maintenance and construction projects to ensure proper inspections.
• Performs functional supervision over office staff responsible for maintaining and providing clerical and administrative support.
• Informs Right of Way Manager of the status of all projects and problems requiring attention.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as attending pre-construction meetings.
• Travels daily to project locations to coordinate utility adjustment issues and assess project progress.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal construction management, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead responsibility.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Knowledge of surveying and drafting principles.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local ordinances, codes and regulations related to construction practices and methods.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety, and OSHA regulations related to the construction industry.
• Skill in coordinating work projects and providing technical assistance.
• Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in the construction, engineering, and surveying trade, to include Instrument/Level, Laser, Slump Cone, Scale, and Nuclear Density Machine.
• Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard, basic office equipment, and business productivity applications.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply all regulations and policies.
• Ability to learn GIS mapping and permit management applications.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to solve engineering calculations and construction problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to exercise firmness and tact in dealing with contractors, engineers, etc.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside, with exposure to temperature extremes and working in a dirty environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal construction management do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in municipal construction management?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have coordinating the phasing, staging, and detouring of utility projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have coordinating temporary street closures for special events?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have conducting final inspections?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

Select any of the Microsoft Office applications that you have extensive experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• Powerpoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

12

Select any of the following you have experience with:

• Construction Projects
• Capital Projects
• Field Alterations
• OSHA regulations
• None of the above

13

Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• Attending construction meetings
• Making on-site field inspections
• Auditing engineering plans, specifications, and schematics for accuracy
• Interacting and discussing discrepancies with contractors and engineers
• Programming phases for Utility Projects
• Resolving citizen complaints
• Preparing technical project reports
• Preparing cost estimates
• Negotiating Issues
• Auditing project completion records
• Reviewing preliminary project plans at final review stage
• None of the above

14

Please describe your experience in utility/construction coordination and/or construction inspections. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

15

Please describe your experience with Google Earth. How have you used it related to your work? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

16

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

17

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx