Scheduler Analyst

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
For Austin Water:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus 3 years of experience in coordination and scheduling of utility infrastructure projects.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview: Austin Water is seeking a Scheduler Analyst for the Pipeline Engineering & Operations Support Division. This position will perform a combination of office and field tasks and will primarily be responsible for coordinating activities related to (1) large diameter water pipeline leak detection and condition assessment inspections, (2) large diameter water valve assessments, and (3) emergency response related to large diameter assets. This position will also support a wide range of other projects and operations and maintenance activities related to Austin Water’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems. The successful candidate will serve in both lead and support roles on various Austin Water projects which will include coordinating challenging issues associated with a fast-growing city.

Critical Employee:

This position has been designation as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are selected to interview:

• Your skills and competencies for this job will be assessed prior to being invited to interview. A 70% or above on all the assessments is required to be considered for the next step.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Travel:

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27

Hours

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Rotating on call on a weekly basis due to business needs

Job Close Date 03/10/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 3907 S Industrial Dr, Austin 78744 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with operations and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and other assets with emphasis on large diameter (24 inches and larger); managing and/or inspecting construction and/or service contracts related to water distribution system assets; coordinating with multiple work groups both internal and external; and providing training and guidance to Austin Water personnel
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution License (or higher), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to project managers, engineers, construction inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, O&M staff, and water distribution system customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word); Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam; and Infor Public Sector ( IPS ) or similar database for managing water distribution system assets, service requests, and work orders
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours to support emergency operations. On-call duty for a one-week duration on a monthly basis will also be required.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Coordinates and schedules field construction and maintenance projects. Coordinates and reviews construction- or engineering-related contracts and contract documents. Measures work performances against engineering work standards to develop, maintain, and improve City of Austin design and construction standards. Tracks status of projects, and reports to management. Plans projects by determining crew size and composition, work hour requirements, and equipment requirements. Prepares work order schedules, control records, and post schedules. Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers. Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies. Meets with project managers, engineers, and contractors to discuss designs.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of construction projects common to utilities.
• Knowledge of workforce requirements and work output for field construction crews.
• Knowledge of equipment and construction techniques common to utility construction practices.
• Skill in reviewing and summarizing project status reports.
• Skill in maintaining records of project phase.
• Skill in scheduling workforce.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Scheduler Analyst position, at Austin Water, requires: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in coordination and scheduling of utility infrastructure projects. Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for the Scheduler Analyst Position at Austin Water?

• Yes
• No

* Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B visa) either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

* Please select the type of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) license that you currently hold.

• I have a current Class A Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class B Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class D Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I do not have a current TCEQ Water Distribution License but am able to obtain one within the required time frame
• I am unable to obtain a TCEQ License

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to work outside of normal business hours to support emergency operations?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have working with water distribution systems related to construction management and inspection, operations and maintenance, and/or service contract management?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• More than 10 years

* How many years of experience do you have using Infor Public Sector (IPS)?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• 5+ years

* How many years have you served in an on-call or similar basis for emergency response?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 5 years
• 5+ years

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit sample documents spreadsheets, emails & simple presentations.
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets: reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, changes page size/width, & filter/sort data fields, create a variety of presentations & reformat individual slides.
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents, spreadsheets, presentations; integrate features such as table charts, mathmatic formulas hyperlinks, graphics; data/merge, import data from one document to another, create/edit complex, professional quality.

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with PDF editors such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam?

• No experience
• Basic: open and read documents
• Intermediate: join multiple documents into a single document
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents, plans, photos, and graphics

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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