Asset Management Administrator

About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department & Position Summary

The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is an innovative and forward-looking organization whose goal is to ensure ongoing access to safe and affordable drinking water, reliable wastewater collection and treatment services, and environmental sustainability by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.

The Department is recruiting for an Asset Management Administrator with expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to support the department’s efforts in tracking and maintaining critical infrastructure. The Asset Management Administrator is responsible for overseeing and advancing the City’s utility asset management program for water, wastewater, recycled water, and advanced water purification systems. This position administers the CMMS platform; ensures the accuracy and reliability of asset data;

develops preventive and predictive maintenance programs; prepares analytical reports to support capital planning; and works closely with engineering, operations, field maintenance, and GIS staff to implement consistent practices across the Water Utilities Department. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical aptitude with asset management systems, and the ability to work collaboratively across divisions to support data-driven decision-making and long-term infrastructure reliability.

We are seeking a professional who understands the nuances of maintaining infrastructure in a public utility setting, has experience with asset management platforms such as Central Square Technologies EAM (formerly Lucity), Cityworks, Cartograph, Maximo or similar platform and is comfortable working with teams across multiple disciplines to align asset tracking of water and wastewater infrastructure with long-term maintenance and capital improvement planning strategies.

The Oceanside Water Utilities Department owns and operates:

• Two wastewater treatment plants
• One water treatment plant
• One recycled water treatment plant
• One advanced water purification facility – Pure Water Oceanside!
• One groundwater purification facility
• Twelve reservoirs
• Dozens of booster pump stations and 34 lift stations
• Hundreds of miles of water and wastewater pipelines

We take pride in delivering high-quality services to our residents and are committed to sustainable, forward-thinking development.

• Have a Meaningful Impact by building a modern, data-driven asset management program that improves system reliability, reduces failures, and supports long-term utility planning for the City of Oceanside.
• Work in a Collaborative Team alongside operators, GIS specialists, field crews, engineers, and leadership to strengthen how the City manages critical water, wastewater, recycled water, and pure water assets.
• Grow Professionally by leading CMMS enhancements, integrating GIS and SCADA data, and shaping asset management practices across the Department.
• Advance Preventive Maintenance Programs by developing schedules, analyzing asset trends, and helping the City transition toward predictive maintenance and long-range capital planning.
• Partner with Field Staff, Supervisors, Consultants, and Other Departments to improve data quality, streamline workflows, and support city-wide infrastructure management initiatives.
• Train, Support, and Guide Staff in the effective use of CMMS tools, field data collection, and asset data standards, helping elevate asset management maturity across the organization.
• Leverage Your Technical Expertise in asset lifecycle planning, condition assessment, maintenance optimization, and utility infrastructure systems to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Who we are looking for…

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven professional with deep experience in water, wastewater, and/or recycled water utility asset management. They bring strong technical expertise in CMMS administration, operation and maintenance of utilities, and lifecycle planning, with the ability to translate complex asset data into practical maintenance…