DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for overseeing the Asset Management and Capital Planning Division of the Department of Water Environment Protection. The work entails coordinating and supervising the update of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) to optimize the capital planning process. The employee uses asset management principles to assist in validation of capital improvement needs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Commissioner. Supervision is exercised over a small number of subordinate staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Leads and coordinates the work to maximize the use of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) as a work order system for better management of the work force and response to maintenance and repair needs.

Communicates the asset management program framework, including goals, strategies, and performance measures to key team members and field personnel.

Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the asset management software’s, preliminary determination of projects to be completed.

Manages the development of business cases for potential capital projects identified in asset management plans for water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, communications, buildings grounds, buried assets.

Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining operations and maintenance (O&M) procedures.

Produces reports to be used to finalize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Manages Inventory Control for the department.

Participates in meetings with various levels of staff and consultants.

Participates in analyzing completed capital projects relative to budget and desired results.

Provides guidance on the implementation of Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) in other County departments.

Acts as a project manager which includes the development of Request for Proposals (RFP's).

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of capital planning and capital assets nature.

Good knowledge of database management and reporting.

Good knowledge of budgeting practices.

Good knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to gather and analyze data and create reports.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of subordinates.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Working knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

Working knowledge of utility operation and maintenance activities including data collection, work order processing and workflow analysis, and exemplary asset management practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotion:

Two (2) years of permanent status in the title of Mechanical Engineer II or Water Systems Construction Engineer II or,
Four (4) years of permanent status in the title of Mechanical Engineer or Water Systems Construction Engineer.

Open Competitive:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, which must have included project management, asset management or supply chain management responsibilities.

1/2026 Revised