ADMIN, JOINT USE

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

Administers the day to day operations of joint use with telephone, cable TV, fiber optic, and wireless telecommunications companies onto company-owned poles or facilities. Sustains joint use revenue for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors, prepares, and ensures proper and timely billing information of all statewide joint use facilities, including back billing and late fees

Monitors contracts of licensee or lessee for fee structure changes and adjusts instructions to billing department

Manages and administers joint use contract documents and databases statewide

Supports negotiation preparation for new contracts and amendments to existing contracts

Processes the administration of joint use applications and pole transfer process for wire line; processes administration for wireless licensees or leases statewide

Reviews existing joint use agreements to ensure appropriate implementation and application

Interprets agreement provisions and translates provisions into operational requirements for the company and licensees

Manages the National Joint Use Notification System (NJUNS) database program or other similar electronic notification system; actively participates on a state or national board or committee

Coordinates project application for collocation of company facilities and the installation of licensee or lessee's attachments to company poles or facilities

Prepares resource and cost estimates and assembles work order packages for field survey and inspections

Acts as a liaison with other joint use companies, internal departments, and regulatory authorities; strives toward problem resolution surrounding disputes

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations administered internally from the company and externally from authorities

COMPETENCIES:

In depth knowledge of energy industry concepts related to joint use administration and practices

Knowledge and use of the company's accounting and work management tools

to verify estimates to actual dollars for joint use-related expenses

Knowledge of the company¿s electrical distribution standards, utility design, and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of overall company activities as related to joint-use agreements

Ability to interpret the provisions of company contracts into operational requirements and to monitor and ensure compliance with provisions

In-depth knowledge of project management principles, practices and techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor¿s degree from a four-year college or university with five to seven years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the Company¿s driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to communicate with internal and external customers to transmit company construction standards, industry standards (NESC), and contractual requirements relating to joint use projects with moderate supervisory review

Ability to communicate the feasibility of the proposed project

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company information and general business periodicals

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing software

Advanced ability to maintain spreadsheets and database management

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply working knowledge such as contracts understanding and the Federal Communications Commissions 1996 Communications Act in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Provides research and reference materials, timing, scheduling, coordination, and technical aspects to licensee or leasee. Ability to identify and resolve complex problems with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasional travel necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment with occasional field visits.