Utility Asset Manager - Public Utilities

About the role

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Utility Asset Manager to join our Design and Construction Team. The Utility Asset Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining an Asset Management Plan and program for the utility, and supporting long-term strategic planning efforts to manage utility infrastructure and ensure that utility services are able to support the residential, commercial, and industrial growth of the county.

This position will develop, recommend and implement asset management policy and strategy for the Utilities Department. This position will oversee and maintain the County’s existing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure the strategic management of physical assets involved in the delivery of water and wastewater services to manage risks, optimize operations, and ensure uninterrupted service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee an effective condition-based assessment program.
• Prepare control strategies to reduce risk and improve asset utilization.
• Determine predictive strategies and perform root cause failure analysis to reduce downtime and increase production.
• Build an effective asset risk mitigation program to improve asset reliability with reduced risk at optimized spending and capital investments, while maintaining acceptable levels of service.
• Supervise asset management and GIS staff.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, asset management, finance, economics, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a technical capacity, plus two (2) years of administrative and/or supervisory management experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License required.
• Experience with database management, GIS technology, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is required.
• Experience performing facility condition assessments is required.
• The demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with high accuracy and strong attention to detail is required.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate personal computer, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.

Additional Information

• Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
• Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.
• All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidates must be current on Brunswick County taxes. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• For positions requiring work with children, selected candidates will be required to submit fingerprints to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) for a pre-employment criminal history record check in accordance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b).
• Brunswick County employees are the county's most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the county's desire to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. You can visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/benefits to see more detailed information on benefits.
• Brunswick County offers the following benefits:
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Petty Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Term Life Coverage
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Tuition Assistance