Description

Summary

Why it's a great opportunity: Pierce County is looking to hire an Asset Management Specialist 4 for the Sewer Maintenance and Operations team. This dynamic, supervisory role will have your analytical mindset gathering and aggregating data to establish maintenance needs, track performance metrics, and forecast budgets and capital planning expenditures. You will create and utilize data dashboards to advance precision when tracking KPI's like labor resources, operational efficiencies and costs, and asset lifecycles. Your knowledge and proficiency in software applications such as SQL Server Management Studio, Power BI, SCADA, Hach WIMS, Infor public sector suite, and Excel, along with advanced proficiency in SQL and Virtual Basic (VB) scripting, will be the foundation for analyzing, managing, and interpreting critical infrastructure and end-user data.

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 Maintenance and Operations team runs as a business and keeps that in focus. The data and reports created by you and your small team will require in person collaboration, high attention to detail, the ability to forecast needs, and an understanding of the big picture and your role in it. Internal customers functionality will be your focus, and that will drive your 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 of subordinate staff.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to subordinates and other department staff regarding policies, procedures and methods related to asset management.
• Review and provide quality control for the reports, products, and practices produced by subordinates, if applicable.
• Oversee the work of contractors used for the development, improvement, and/or implementation of asset management systems.
• Perform technical research as related to specific programs or systems and presents findings in verbal or written format to superiors, co-workers or the general public.
• Convey technical information to others and lead technical meetings with engineering, maintenance, operations, administrative, and planning staff.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience, including one year as an Asset Management Specialist 3 or equivalent classification and one year as a lead worker or supervisor, AND
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, geography or closely related field.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the position.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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