Asset Management Systems Administrator/Engineer

Posting number: 26-00711

Department: Planning and Public Works

Division: PPW WWTP Operations

Job classification: Asset Management Specialist 4

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Engineering, Facility Management, IT and Computers, Planning and Development, Public Works, Risk Management, Sanitation, Trades, Waste Management, Water Treatment, Management, Water Agency, Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Project Management, Organizational Development, Records Management, Statistics/Mathematics, Business, Technical Education, Construction Trades, Database Administration, Audit, Geographic Information Systems

Summary

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Examples of duties

Why it's a great opportunity: Pierce County is looking to hire an Asset Management Specialist 4 for the Sewer Maintenance and Operations team. In this dynamic, supervisory role you will serve as a strategic, cross-functional technical lead responsible for administering, enhancing, and safeguarding the Sewer Division’s computerized maintenance management system and its related integrations. You will configure and refine the Infor CMMS, maintain reliable data connections with systems such as Workday, SCADA, and Hach WIMS, and ensure system functionality aligns with operational needs. Your analytical expertise will support the creation of SQL-based reports, data dashboards, and workflow tools that strengthen preventative maintenance planning, performance monitoring, budgeting, and long-term asset lifecycle decisions.

You will collaborate closely with IT, vendors, and division leadership to uphold data integrity, support integration requirements, and ensure system reliability. Leveraging advanced proficiency in SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, and related platforms, you will translate operational and infrastructure data into actionable insights. You will also provide technical guidance, training, and day-to-day support to Asset Management Specialist staff, helping ensure consistent, high-quality use of the division’s asset management systems. 

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
  
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: The Pierce County Sewer Operation and Maintenance section operates with a business-focused mindset. Your success will come from administering the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and working closely with a small team to develop critical operational dashboards and reports. Success in this position requires drive and ambition to solve complex problems using innovative ideas and new approaches. It also demands strong attention to detail, solid forecasting skills, and a clear understanding of how your team’s work supports broader organizational goals. Your emphasis on cross-functional, in-person collaboration with internal stakeholders lays the foundation for optimizing system functionality and driving long-term operational success.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Design, develop, guide, and manage the implementation of infrastructure asset management programs including the development of concepts, procedures, guidelines, analytical methods, business methods, decision making systems, and data collection methods. 
• Administer an operational division’s asset management program with a lowest life-cycle cost approach. 
• Plan work to be accomplished, set program goals, and prepare preliminary budget information. 
• Supervise and coordinate activities of a designated unit; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow; assign, review and approve the work o