Water

Asset Manager


Salary
$80,641- to $112,897 / annually
Job Region
Illinois Midwest
Department/Division
Elmhurst Water Reclamation Facility / Utility Production and Treatment Division
Organization
City of Elmhurst
City
Elmhurst
State
Illinois
Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, computer science, public administration, business administration, mathematics, or related field involving GIS and the principles of asset management AND two years minimum experience with the design, construction and/or maintenance of municipal infrastructure, demonstrating good mastery of associated terminology OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Starting pay commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $80,641- to $112,897. An excellent benefit package is provided.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs. Only online submission materials are accepted. This position will remain open until filled.

Job Description

The City of Elmhurst is seeking a motivated professional to join our team! The Utility Production and Treatment Division is responsible for the 20 million gallon per day (MGD) activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (Elmhurst Water Reclamation Facility or WRF) with 10 sanitary sewer lift stations and the 15.0 MG capacity water production system that utilizes three large, finished water reservoirs and three elevated storage tanks, plus 17 storm water pumping stations, four storm water reservoirs, 11 emergency sanitary overflows and numerous ancillary systems.

The Asset Manager will lead the asset management program for the City of Elmhurst Public Works Utilities Division.  The Asset Manager is responsible for CMMS implementation and maintenance of the water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, storm sewer collections, water reclamation facility, storm pumping station/reservoirs, sanitary lift station, and water production and treatment assets.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Utility Operations Manager. This position does not supervise personnel.

Other functions of this position include the following:

  • Lead the continued development and implementation of the asset management program for the Public Works Utility Division.
  • Communicate the asset management program framework, including goals, strategies, and performance measures to key team members and field personnel
  • Provide input to Public Works Utility Division management for effective and cost-efficient management of the water distribution, sanitary collections, storm collections, water reclamation facility, storm station, lift station and water production assets.
  • Implement data from City of Elmhurst infrastructure projects into CMMS, including but not limited to, project documentation, plans, equipment assets, preventative maintenance scheduling, project expenditures, equipment warranty management, work order records, GIS databases and inspection data.
  • Write, update, and maintain standard operating procedures regarding the asset management program.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to Public Works Utility Division staff regarding policies, procedures, methods, and workflow related to asset management.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data and software issues with the asset management platform.
  • Ability to perform mid- to upper-level data analysis and assess the impacts of data and information management.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards to simplify database user experience.
  • Communicate and coordinate with City of Elmhurst staff, permit applicants, engineers, and construction contractors regarding asset management practices and data implementation.
  • Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical City of Elmhurst staff, City residents, engineers and contractors.
  • Respond proactively to inquiries from City of Elmhurst staff, including basic technical support.
  • Promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
  • Promotes teamwork and maintains positive working relationships.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to work in team manner to mentor and train other employees as assigned.
The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
Bachelor's
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