About the Position The Standards Coordinator is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the District's construction, material, and engineering design standards; equipment and apparatus specifications and acquisition; facilitate the District's standards committee; and prepare technical reports in compliance with District policies and applicable government standards. This is a non-remote position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Develop and maintain construction standards, material standards, and design standards. Evaluate Engineering, construction, and maintenance procedures and make recommendations. Assist in the development and evaluation of maintenance and construction procedures. Act as the primary facilitator/coordinator for the District's Standard Committee. Prepare cost estimates, engineering recommendations and other information as may be necessary to apply or recommend changes to District policy. Act as National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) subject matter expert for the District and review District standards for compliance with NESC. Perform and/or coordinate maintenance of assembly unit information in District's work management system. Develop technical and economic studies to make recommendations. Prepare reports to summarize and present results. Assist Operations department in development of maintenance and construction procedures. Coordinate efforts and work with consulting engineers. Preform the technical functions required for procurement of materials, equipment, and contractor services. This may include but is not limited to specification and bid document preparation, evaluation of bids, and contract administration. Prepare and submit required documentation and other reports, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Aid in the professional development and mentorship of the Engineering Department. Conduct field inspections of the transmission and distribution system to verify compliance with District standards. Perform other related tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager to help the Engineering department meet District goals and expectations. Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and/or Experience Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school; three (3) years of experience in utility transmission and distribution systems operations, maintenance, engineering, construction or equivalent is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of electric utility construction and maintenance practices, utility distribution and transmission systems, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), utility materials, equipment, and specifications, utility safety practices and regulatory requirements, and engineering and economic evaluation principles is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations Must have a valid Driver's license. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with drafting software, CAD, GIS, work management, or utility asset management software is preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Required to speak and hear clearly when communicating over the telephone and in person. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. Individuals may be exposed to hazardous conditions, including but not limited to obstacles, heights, open trenches, highway traffic, electric lines, all types of vegetation, fiberglass insulation, paint fumes, wood preservatives, solvents, oils, and cleaning compounds. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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Lewis County Public Utility District #1 Come join our Dynamic team! For a complete listing of qualifications and how to apply please visit our website located at www.lcpud.org. The utility industry requires a diverse set of skills and talents. We pride ourselves on hiring professionals in a variety of fields such as, electrical crafts, engineering, information technology, customer and administrative support services to name a few. We strive to provide a work environment that allows employees the ability to be creative and innovative as well as encourage teamwork. We are one of the top-rated employers in the area, with a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Below are some Insurance Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Lewis County PUD offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. These benefits are 100% paid by the Disritct.

HRA VEBA

(Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) Plan

HRA VEBA

plan is health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) which employees are enrolled into upon their hire date. Employees contribute, through payroll deduction, tax-free contributions based on specific groups as outlined below. The District matches 1% of bi-weekly gross pay. Retirement Benefits Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) The District is a member of PERS and participation is mandatory for employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis. Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) and Roth This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows control over the amount of pre- and post-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.