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Sandy Springs, GA | Onsite/In-Person
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The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a TSPLOST Utility Coordinator to join our Public Works team and play a key role in the successful delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the City.

This position serves as a central point of contact for utility coordination and relocation activities, working closely with City Project Managers, external design consultants, construction contractors, and utility providers. The TSPLOST Utility Coordinator will help ensure utility relocations are properly coordinated, documented, permitted, and completed on schedule from project design through construction.

If you enjoy project coordination, problem-solving, relationship building, and working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, this position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on major infrastructure projects in Sandy Springs.

• Coordinate and track utility relocation activities for assigned projects, including submissions, agreements, schedules, and permitting.
• Monitor utility relocation progress and identify potential issues that could affect project schedules.
• Prepare weekly project status reports and communicate updates to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate monthly utility meetings with external utility providers in partnership with the Field Services Utility Manager.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external utility representatives and work collaboratively to resolve utility-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with utility providers, Project Managers, design consultants, construction contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, utility coordination meetings, and project site visits as needed.
• Maintain accurate utility records, project documentation, and utility provider contact information.
• Assist with developing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for utility coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three (3) years of experience in the transportation field relating to utilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• Must be comfortable operating a City-owned vehicle.

• Knowledge of GDOT utility coordination procedures.
• Knowledge of GUPS permitting when a state route is involved or crossed.
• Knowledge of the GDOT Utility Accommodations Manual (UAM).
• Familiarity with external utility provider processes and franchise agreements.
• Experience working with utility operations, municipal government, design, and/or construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers, City officials, consultants, contractors, and external utility representatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications used to create spreadsheets, correspondence, presentations, reports, and databases.
• Strong spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.

The City of Sandy Springs is committed to delivering high-quality services and infrastructure that support a vibrant, growing community. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact transportation and mobility throughout the City while collaborating with professionals across multiple disciplines and organizations.

Join the City of Sandy Springs and help keep our community moving.

The City of Sandy Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Benefits may include:

• Three competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Access to an on-site gym
• FirstNet (AT&T) Phone Discount

Benefits are subject to applicable plan provisions, eligibility requirements, and City policies. For additional information regarding employee benefits, please visit the City's Careers page.

Due to the number of job applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails regarding the status of applications. Each applicant will receive notification at the time of applying and when a hiring decision has been made.

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.