WSSC Water

Buried Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Manager

LocationLaurel, MD
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$118,178-$201,222

About This Job

The Buried Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Manager position 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 DemandsWork 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

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