Asset Program Manager

Posting number: 01064

Department: Department of Water Resources

Division: Finance and Administration

Job classification: Asset Program Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Facility Management, Water Treatment, Management, Water Agency, Executive Management, Wastewater

Summary

This position is designated as safety-sensitive. As such, a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening are mandatory. The incumbent will also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment.

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages utility asset management efforts.  Directly responsible for vertical assets and supervises maintenance, AMI, and utility analysts.  Major coordination efforts with the linear assets team, especially Distribution and Collection and GIS.  Supports the Director of Water Resources by supervising and managing these activities, including consultants, vendors, and contractors as well as regulatory and intergovernmental coordination.

Examples of duties

Strategic Utility Leadership
 
Provide strategic vision for asset management initiative, engage staff in both the development and implementation of vision, and coordinate with Director of Water Resources, City Manager, and elected leadership as appropriate.
 
Update and promote the asset management framework (Strategic Asset Management Plan and Tactical Asset Management Plan(s)) to improve the reliability and resilience of the City's infrastructure by prioritizing business needs, managing asset inventories, and developing condition assessment strategies.
 
Keep informed of changes to legislation, policies, codes of proactive relating to the position, advise the Director as necessary and take action as appropriate.
 
Manage projects (internal and with outside consultants and contractors) and operations to ensure that objectives, outcomes, milestones, and actions are achieved on time and within budget.  Engage, supervise and monitor contractors, vendors and consultants as required. Evaluates and effectively communicates project progress results, risks issues, and needs.
 
Manage and participate in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effective asset management outcomes.
 
Proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with City of Gainesville staff and other key stakeholders from local, state, and federal governmental entities, developers, utilities, industry and the community, to facilitate a collaborate approach to the business of the Department of Water Resources and the City of Gainesville, as related to the asset management aspects of the Department.
 
Asset Management Responsibilities
 
Responsible for the cross-divisional collaborative efforts associated with proactively managing our assets. Lead Asset Management Team meetings.
 
Responsible for the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and periodic updates.  Coordinates with others and audits the development and implementation of Tactical Asset Management Plans (TAMPs).
 
Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously.
 
Directs and coordinates with assigned managers in the operation and prioritization of daily activities.
 
Oversees the development of expense budgets, monitors expenditures to ensure proper use of funds; exercises authority to approve expenditures, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for assigned functions.
 
Assists in the development of long and short-range plans for systems improvements and expansions; works with staff to provide input to the five year capital improvement plan.
 
Investigates and resolves public complaints and requests for service, interpreting established policies and guidelines; consults with Director of Water Resources and makes recommendations on matters not covered by specific policies and guidelines.
 
Directs the administration of the Department's Asset Management and Data Management efforts.
 
Monitor, evaluate, and improve operational efficiencies and service delivery methods for assigned areas.
 
Communication and Coordination Responsibilities
 
Coordinates with City IT Department, Finance Department, and other City departments on asset management efforts.
 
As related to asset management and other assigned areas, coordinates with Georgia EPD and other State officials, Corps of Engineers, EPA, and other Federal officials.
 
Prepare and/or guide the preparation of complex reports, graphics, and other communications materials to a high standard.
 
Effectively represent the City within relevant committees and forums and deliver presentations as required.
 
Supervisory Duties
 
Directly supervise the As