Asset Program Manager

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.

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. Evaluate and effectively communicate 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 collaborative 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.

• 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.
• Monitors, evaluates, and improves operational efficiencies and service delivery methods for assigned areas.

• 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.
• Prepares and/or guides the preparation of complex reports, graphics, and other communication materials to a high standard.
• Effectively represents the City within relevant committees and forums and delivers presentations as required.

• Directly supervises the Asset Management Specialist, and the Utility Senior Database/AMI Analyst, as well as future AM staff as assigned.
• Directly supervises the Maintenance Manager (vertical assets). Directs activities associated with the operation and maintenance of 60+ wastewater pump stations. Directs activities associated with maintenance of vertical assets at two wastewater treatment plants and two water treatment…