Joint Use Administrator – 12 Months

Charlottesville or Staunton, VA

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This role administers joint use contracts and pole attachment agreements with joint use partners (cable television companies, telephone and telecommunications companies, local governments, and private entities). Coordinates negotiations and administers agreements, bonds, insurance assignments, surveys, audits and construction or maintenance of joint use facilities between company and joint use partners. Networks and develops relationships with key stakeholders and acts as the liaison between company and joint use partners regarding permits, inspections, quality assurance surveys, rebuilds, attachment agreements, NESC interpretation and company policy. Responds to and addresses inquiries, concerns, complaints and safety violations related to Joint Use Assures proper transactions of payments and billing. Facilitates joint trench coordination and billing between designated vendors and associated cable television, telephone, and telecommunication companies. Responsible for tracking, calculating and generating periodic pole rental billing within an assigned area. Administers agreements with joint use partners and compliance surveys and auditing. Prepares and maintains files of agreements, permits, surveys, inspections, rebuilds, surety bonds and insurance certificates. When requested, researches status and terms and conditions of existing agreements and provides summary and feedback to associated stakeholders. Responsible for understanding joint use policies, procedures and agreements. Verifies proper use of NJUNS system by conducting QA audits on tickets created by the Design organization. Provides guidance and oversight to Joint Use Design contractors. Utilizes knowledge and previous experience in Electric Distribution Design to assist and review customer cost calculations and design estimates for Joint Use related construction projects, prior to billing the customer. Oversees and manages workload for Joint Use Design contractors. Maintains and verifies contractors' time reporting, and generates billing to the responsible entity. Responsible for staying informed and up-to-date on new technologies, rulings and legislation that impact the Joint Utility industry. Assists with the development of new policies, procedures, and equipment standards related to these evolving technologies, trends, bills and FCC requirements. Consults with all levels of Management and provides support on Joint Use related issues, legislation and policies. Provides advice and assistance during Joint Use related negotiations.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Bachelors or Associates with applicable experience 2 years of directly related hands on experience in a similar role/position 2 years of directly related experience. Understanding of Electric Distribution Construction and Design, cost estimating and NESC code requirements. Working knowledge of cable television, telephone and telecommunication companies' operations and interaction with electric utilities. Skills: verbal and written communication; organization; time management; negotiation; customer service; computer. Abilities: planning and organizing; interpreting and applying policies and procedures; problem solving and decision making; project coordination; logical and abstract thinking