Scheduler Analyst - Temporary Employee (NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - HIRE IN PROGRESS)

Scheduler Analyst - Temporary Employee (NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - HIRE IN PROGRESS)

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position performs and manages tasks to assist engineering or management on project or workforce planning and scheduling.

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 - Supervisor 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Austin Energy:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to electric utility line or power plant construction and maintenance.
• OR
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or maintenance activities, including three (3) years of which were in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of utility construction projects.

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.

Compensation Range:

• The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$61.08

Notes to Candidate:

Temporary Employee Position:

• Temporary employees are hired to complete specific short-term or seasonal assignments in accordance with the Temporary Employee Procedure. Temporary employment may not exceed six (6) months without an approved extension. Temporary employees are not assigned a probationary period upon hire with the City.

• A temporary employee who is hired into a regular budgeted position must serve a six (6) month probationary period. If the employee has had continuous City employment, they will receive service credit from the date of their initial employment or reemployment once they are hired into the regular position. (City of Austin Personnel Policies, May 1, 2025)

Benefits

Eligibility:

• Eligible for holiday pay if they were scheduled to work on a day that falls on an observed holiday.
• Eligible for sick leave benefits after working one pay period. Sick leave hours are accrued based on the temporary employee's workweek and carries over from year to year up to the maximum accrual amount. If rehired within six months following separation from the City, any prior unused sick time will be reinstated for use.
• Eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Wellness Employee Assistance, Commuter, and Deferred Compensation programs on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment (Seasonal, intern, retirees and temporary employees working less than 30 hours a week are not eligible for employee benefits).

Fair Labor Standards Act:

• This position is considered FLSA non-exempt. Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

• 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.

• 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 contact the City of Austin.