Utility Asset Manager

Job Description:

Utility Asset Manager

Description

Job Summary:

Our Utility Asset Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and management of utility infrastructure assets, including water, wastewater, broadband, and electric systems. This role ensures the effective lifecycle management of assets to optimize performance, minimize risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. The Utility Asset Manager collaborates with engineering, operations, and finance teams to implement asset management best practices and support capital planning and maintenance strategies. This is a supervisory position that will lead the Utility Solutions and Technology (UST) GIS team. This position reports to the Utility Solutions and Technology Manager.

The salary range for this position is $100,339.62 - $145,492.46 annually with a hiring range of $100,339.62 - $122,916.04, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team
• Manage day-to-day activities of GIS staff, including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive utility asset management program, including asset inventory, condition assessment, risk analysis, and lifecycle planning.
• Lead the continuous improvement of asset management systems (e.g., GIS, CMMS).
• Conduct asset condition assessments, risk evaluations, and lifecycle cost analyses to inform maintenance and capital investment strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and UST teams to align asset management practices with organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on asset performance, reliability, and service levels using KPIs and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain asset management policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on asset management principles and tools.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to prioritize capital improvement projects and maintenance activities based on asset condition and criticality.
• Analyze asset performance data to identify trends, forecast needs, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and governing bodies.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional teams for special projects, audits, and strategic initiatives.

Other Job Functions:

• Evaluate technologies and provides both tactical and strategic direction for the Utilities.
• Work closely with utility divisions to manage workflow, solve problems, meet schedules, and improve service through use of cost-effective utility solutions that meet business objectives.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the UST yearly budget
• Assist utilities department staff with various water, wastewater, broadband, and electric activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• Provides 2nd level supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Functions as advisor to department, sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results.
• Provides guidance, analyzes, and resolves department issues.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Asset Management, GIS, or a related field.

Experience:

• Required: 5 Years experience in utility asset management, public infrastructure, asset management software, GIS systems, or related fields.
• Required: 2 Years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team building skills to direct the activities of individuals and/or groups toward the accomplishment of goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of utility operations, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Occasional: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Working Environment:

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.