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Position Information

Functional TitleBuried Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Manager

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryOperations

GradeEG.16

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0235

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelManagement

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planning

Reports toDivision Manager, Asset Management

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheBuried Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Managerposition will support the Pipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planning Division in the development and implementation of the Asset Management Program ( AMP ) within the Utility Service Department. The position is responsible for the development of WSSC Water’s buried Water/Wastewater Asset Management Plans, including analysis of buried infrastructure asset performance and risk exposure data and determination of buried water/wastewater infrastructure asset operational, maintenance, and capital investment strategies. The System Asset Strategy Manager provides support to the Water/Wastewater Systems Assessment Division and the operation/maintenance management and staff to provide input to improve the management and sustainability of the water/wastewater buried infrastructure.

Essential Functions

+ Undertakes management of buried water/wastewater asset management implementation activities according to the Enterprise Asset Management Program and the departmental work program determined by the Division Manager

+ Closely coordinates with Utility Services Maintenance Division Managers to enhance efficiency in operations and maintenance strategies

+ Ensures that the outcomes of WSSC Water Asset Management Program implementations meet the needs of strategic investment planning for the buried water/wastewater infrastructure including the development of asset strategies and asset management plans

+ Utilizes data analytics to optimize operations and maintenance activities and cycles

+ Prepares technical and reports regarding the performance of the buried water/wastewater infrastructure assets and tracks the effectiveness of asset management strategies in reducing risk and improving cost and service level performance

+ Leads and coordinates staff responsible for the development of underground infrastructure asset strategies and the development of the Asset Management Plans

+ Supports the development and implementation of the Enterprise Asset Management processes and procedures

+ Facilitates updates on Performance Assessment and Business Risk Exposure scores and the identification of condition assessment and performance needs

+ Validates failure criteria based on new input regarding levels of service or budget and validates the shape factor/decay curves for probability of failure

+ Reviews/revises Management Strategy Groups and facilitates the validation of existing and/or the development of new asset replacement costs and/or revise replacement costs as necessary

+ Utilizes asset management modeling software to generate list of water/wastewater buried assets that are under-performing and/or “at risk” assets and identifies candidates for rehabilitation and replacement

+ Utilizes Asset Management software to determine water/wastewater buried optimal renewal/rehabilitation/replacement timing and cash flow requirements

+ Supports the review of “at risk” water/wastewater buried assets and identifies which assets require immediate attention for risk reduction, which should be monitored, and which should be run-to-failure

+ Assesses root cause of failures and track and monitor failure modes and rates, and develops/updates decay curves where relevant

+ Identifies risk reduction strategies and/or projects

+ Develops cost estimates and inputs risk reduction or study cost information and timing into the Asset Management modeling software

+ Reviews and validates water/wastewater buried infrastructure needs submitted by staff through the Project Needs Validation Process and supports staff in completing the Project Initiation Form ( PIF )

+ Coordinates the completion of the Initial Project Validation Assessment ( IPV ) process

+ Recommends water/wastewater buried infrastructure funding requirements and helps to set Operating and Capital budget priorities

+ Updates the water/wastewater buried Asset Management Plans Confidence Level Ratings ( CLR ); monitors the CLR for data; and provides recommendations on how to improve the CLR

+ Supports training and other hiring/recruitment needs associated with the Asset Management Program

+ Initiates the approval process for the water/wastewater buried infrastructure Asset Management Plan

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

+ Sets/implements water/wastewater buried infrastructure operations and maintenance strategies

+ Assists in the preparation, review and approval of programs and projects to monitor water/wastewater buried infrastructure industry trends and future directions

+ Coordinates and/or develops cross-functional teams as required to execute asset management research and investigations designed to determine appropriate water/wastewater buried asset strategies as needed

+ Assists in the preparation, review and approval of research and analysis to improve the overall management of the water/wastewater buried infrastructure for reliability, risk, cost and service level delivery basis

+ Works closely with various sections/divisions to assist in the implementation of the Sewer Reconstruction Program Large Diameter Water Pipe and Large Valve Rehabilitation and the Water Reconstruction Program

+ Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in a business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Thorough knowledge of buried infrastructure lifecycle management and cost structures (maintenance, operations, capital)

+ Thorough knowledge of buried infrastructure equipment including operations, maintenance and performance management

+ Thorough knowledge of buried infrastructure regulatory permit requirements

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management (adhering to the EPA and the International Infrastructure Management Manual)

+ Thorough knowledge of the water/wastewater industry, including detailed knowledge of water/wastewater core business processes

+ Ability to coordinate and lead a team and possess effective leadership skills

+ Demonstrated team building, leadership, project management and effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex reports and estimates both verbally and in writing

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary or Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline

+ 6 years of progressively responsible technical experience in water/wastewater and utility operations, including 3 years of experience in managing projects

OR

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ 10 years of progressively responsible technical experience in water/wastewater and utility operations, including 3 years of experience in managing projects

Additional Requirements

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date

+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

+ High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, Arc View, CMMS , and Asset Management software

+ Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Professional Engineer

Salary$118,178 - $201,222

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date05/21/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application