Asset Manager

Summary

This requisition expires on January 12, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for the City of Denton’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program including enterprise-wide strategic planning, and administrative and technical duties contributing to the program coordination and implementation. Oversee the development, training, and implementation of Citywide asset management processes and practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
DUTIES

• Conduct an Asset Management Maturity Assessment and guide the organization to a fully optimized, asset management program. 
• Research and provide recommendations on best-practice asset management and maintenance systems; collaborate with Technology Services and provide technical guidance for the selection, implementation, and upgrade to appropriate technologies for mobile computing, as appropriate.
• Oversee the City of Denton Enterprise Asset Management System(s) to meet organizational goals including, but not limited to, system development, implementation, maintenance, use, procedures, processes, practices, and development assistance for annual and five-year maintenance and capital improvement programs Citywide.
• Act as a liaison between executive management, operation and maintenance, engineering, GIS, and IT; collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain annual and long-range maintenance and capital improvement programs.
• Ensure system provides a comprehensive and responsive predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance program/platform; lead continuous improvement efforts to ensure EAM program sustainability.
• Oversee the collection, upkeep, and quality of all asset data including, but not limited to, asset inventory, condition assessment, risk assessment, and valuation.
• Establish, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); cascade performance measures for supervised areas to assess performance from the department to the individual level.
• Ensure the Asset Management Decision Support System performs various asset management analytics to support asset management decisions.
• Investigate asset management performance measured against industry benchmarks and performance indicators; coordinate with leadership and provide necessary data and outputs required to support asset management decisions.
• Develop business cases to validate and communicate capital investment decisions.
• Perform risk-based prioritization and validation to ensure optimized capital and work planning.
• Contribute to overall life cycle planning for the management, rehabilitation, and renewal programs for the individual assets and classes of assets.
• Build in-house asset management capability by providing mentoring and training programs for City staff.
• Manage staff and external consultants appointed to undertake asset management projects and tasks.
• Maintain requested asset management data; prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other materials to effectively communicate information to employees, City management, committees, and the City Council.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; and,
• Three (3) years’ experience in asset management program oversight including implementation and maintenance, or related field; and, 
• Three (3) years’ experience in project management including planning and budgeting, or related field; and,
• One (1) year experience in a management or supervisory capacity; and, 

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: 

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill in political acumen necessary to navigate the annual election season. 
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Skill at the advanced level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work. 
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers. 
• Ability to grasp the local culture and understand the needs of competing interests to negotiate acceptable solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission and core values.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures. 
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature. 
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification.

SAFETY 

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting office and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather, noise, chemicals, odors, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic 
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan 

EEO STATEMENT 
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. 
 

ADA/EOE/ADEA

 
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

E-Verify: 
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.