Joint Pole Coordinator

Join Pole Coordinator

The City of Colton is seeking to hire one (1) full-time JOINT POLE COORDINATOR. The filing @ 5:00 p.m., or when 50 applications are received. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 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.

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. May occasionally exercise technical supervision over lower-level staff.

Examples of essential functions include: examining and administering Joint Pole Agreements (JPA), work orders, and pole information from various resources. Analyzing and identifying owner responsibilities relating to JPAs. Maintaining working knowledge of contractual obligations, including legal terms related to the application process, fee structure and general agreement oversight. Analyzing systems and processes to recommend improvements to reduce customer complaints and service disruptions.

Preparing and issuing make-ready work for construction and/or remediation, create and track billing and invoices for joint pole use. Preparing cost estimates for make-ready work. Coordinating pole replacement or transfer work; determining if code violations exist. Maintaining and keeping Joint Pole SOP up to date. Sustaining and enhancing 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. Preparing pole loading analyses and engineering reviews with JPA related projects. Performing internal and field audits to validate as built conditions and collaborate with GIS staff to update records as needed. Acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and compliance with General Orders and industry regulations;

performing pole loading analysis; coordinating with various agencies/companies on attachment requests and collaborating with other staff as needed. Assisting with customer phone calls, requests for information and inquiries regarding the status of projects and requirements throughout the city. Maintaining and tracking department asset databases of records and files for all JPAs. Tracking JPAs and providing reports as needed. Representing the City at various meetings or conferences when needed.

Maintaining prompt and regular attendance. Performing other related duties as required.

Training and experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, supplemented with completed coursework in engineering, electrical engineering, geographic information systems, (GIS), public or business administration. Three (3) years of directly related experience in an electric utility field with project management responsibilities. Special requirements include possession of a valid Class "C" State of California Driver License and a good driving record.

Recruitment and selection process:
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications must be submitted on-line at  All applications will be screened to find the candidates who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that best meet the City's 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 be used to fill the current Joint Pole Coordinator vacancy, and any future vacancies that occur 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…