The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications for the position of Staking Technician. The Staking Technician is responsible for designing and staking electrical distribution lines and facilities. The Staking Technician meets with customers, prepares cost estimates, staking sheets, procures necessary construction permits, landowner right-of­ way easements and administers necessary service application documents. The staking technician manages all GIS functions and mapping systems. Reports to Director of Electric Utility.

Ensure that power line system construction and improvement plans are properly completed. Preparing and verifying the accuracy of designs for line extensions, conversions, retirements, relocations, replacements and joint use make ready evaluations. Preparing accurate construction unit summaries and project cost estimates using available technology (design software, GPS and other data collection equipment). Performing the field surveying and the staking of jobs in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the City of Georgetown and NESC.

Providing necessary information so that contracts, agreements, easements, and permits can be prepared. Providing necessary information to assist with verifying the accuracy of documents and information utilized to close work orders. Providing information to facilitate research regarding County and State records for easements, crossing permits and rights-of-way. Providing accurate information to assist with the inspection and verification of construction work for compliance with staking sheets and other applicable standards, codes, plans, and specifications.