Job Type: Administrative Support

Pay Range $136,000 to $142,000

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 4/13/23

Damage Prevention Program Manager

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area.

We are seeking a Damage Prevention Program Manager to advise and collaborate with subject matter experts on compliance implementation and monitoring of the Colorado Springs Utilities Damage Prevention compliance monitoring and enforcement program. This program is used by Colorado Springs Utilities to monitor, assess, and enforce, compliance with state and federal requirements as outlined in Title 9 Safety- Industrial and Commercial Article 1.5 Excavation Requirements, PHMSA, and PUC requirements. You will participate on various committees, task forces, or work groups representing CSU’s industry interests, such as the American Gas Association (AGA), the Damage Prevention Action Committee (DPAC), the Colorado Damage Prevention Action Team (CDPAT), the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), The Utility Public Safety Alliance (UPSA), the Public Awareness Program Team, and the State Legislative Committee Develop, plan, monitor, and manage the overall compliance of CSU’s Damage Prevention Program for electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber.

Key Areas of Focus

• Represent Colorado Springs Utilities industry interests by retaining a seat on the Board of Directors for Colorado 811, and serving as Chairman of the Board for the El Paso County Damage Prevention Council

• Manage T&M Dispute Resolution for Third Party Excavation Damages

• Develop and support work practices that are compliant with Colorado Springs Utilities policies, procedures, and standards, as well as federal, state, and regulatory requirements

• Design and deliver presentations and workshops regarding city, state, and federal excavation laws, industry best practices toward safe excavation, and reasonable care practices

• Enforce Colorado excavation laws by assessing civil penalties against professional excavators in violation of requirements

• Develop, revise, and/or enhance policies and procedures which support damage prevention, including those of other departments

• Establish and implement best practices for public awareness programs, field execution, employee training, work processes, and documentation

• Advise Utility Locating Supervisors on locating issues impacting damage prevention and advising management on industry changes affecting CSU locating and/or excavation practices

• Apprise management of status, and recommend modifications to resources, schedule, and budget as necessary to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools to optimize work practices and quality control

• Oversee utility damage investigations to determine the responsible party, report safety issues, and advise defensibility of claim regarding time and material charges and third-party billing

• Educate damage prevention strategies and tactics to internal Springs Utilities divisions/sections and to external customers including contractors, excavators and coordinate damage prevention program activities with other departments to ensure compliance

• Advise Risk Management on third-party excavation damage claims against Springs Utilities and consult to reduce damage-related safety and liability issues

• Analyze utility damage statistics and data for the design and implementation of preventative measure

Who You Are

• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in a regulatory compliance capacity

• Familiarity with electric generation and/or transmission operations and standards is valued

• Experience with advising and directing others in ways that ensure engagement, understanding, and achievement of desired outcomes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Legal Studies, Business, Management, or a related field is valued

Who We Are

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association - a utility leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

• Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

• Paid Holidays –10 paid holidays per year

• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage

• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s

• Roth IRA and 457 plans

• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones

• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available

• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramCurious about joining our team? Learn more athttps://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/jobs/ (https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh01/ats/requisitions/Learn%20more%20at%20https:/coloradospringsutilities.jobs/jobs/)

ATTENTION :

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Administrative Support