Utilities Outreach Coordinator - Future Hiring

Utilities Outreach Coordinator

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We have an upcoming opportunity for a Utilities Outreach Coordinator to join our Energy-Electric sector. The Utilities Outreach Coordinator will provide outreach, engagement, and customer service support for electric utility overhead to underground conversion projects. The work scope includes general project and administrative support with client and customer interface and outreach, records management, and project execution. The client's undergrounding program is part of their vision to place customers at the forefront of their efforts to deliver safe, clean, and reliable power to the region. Our objective is to make the customer's experience as easy and convenient as possible, minimizing surprises and disruptions to their daily lives. Desirable traits include attention to detail, diligent work ethic, quality control, and emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and engagement services to customers in the field, including preparing messaging, copy, and materials, as needed.

Visit customer properties with client teams to gather information, explain utility programs, address concerns, and facilitate communications with survey and design teams.

Research community values, identifies potential community issues to aid in the planning of project engagement plans with corresponding strategies, tactics, initial scope recommendations, internal deadlines, and draft budgets to achieve program goals.

Coordinate with client counterparts, including public affairs and corporate communications representatives, on collateral, outreach materials, and any inter-jurisdictional coordination as needed.

Serve as the day-to-day outreach point of contact for Cordoba's Project Managers.

Respond to and track inquiries and requests from community members and coordinate with Cordoba Project Managers and client representatives, as needed.

Attend client and community meetings and program events as needed.

Create other customer outreach and engagement for the project as needed.

Qualifications

2-3 years of professional experience in community outreach and engagement, customer relations, public affairs, communications, or related fields required

Utilities knowledge and experience required; electric utility experience preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Business Administration or related field preferred

Familiarity with the Los Angeles coastal area / geography highly preferred

Experience using databases to update and extract customer information

Effective QA / QC skills and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

General graphic design knowledge

Proficient in Adobe and MS Office suite products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Pay Range : $35.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location : Hybrid 3-4 days per week in the field for required travel to project sites in the Los Angeles, CA area

Travel : 60-80% travel to project sites (company vehicle provided and overnight stay not required)

Physical Requirements : Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening, background check, and driving record

Visa Sponsorship : Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba's efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a "top 100 construction management firm" and a "top 50 program management firm." Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a "top 100 design firm" in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks : We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA's) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace : We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at : (213) 895-0224.

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