1847 - Program Manager (RWRD Asset Manager)

This position is in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Salary Grade: 56

The Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) Asset Manager is responsible for managing the asset management system and resolving user issues. The Asset Manager will work with asset administrators on testing and troubleshooting system issues. This includes updating industrial safety items in the system, such as safety plans, Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), and safety data sheet (SDS) hazards and precautions. Excellent communication skills are required to develop and deliver in-person and online specialty training for asset management system users.

RWRD uses Maximo Asset Management System but encourages candidates who have experience with other asset management systems to apply.

Our Vision:
To be an industry leader in the management and sustainability of the water reclamation cycle and other renewable resources.

Our Mission:
To protect the public health, safety, and the environment by providing quality service, environmental stewardship, and renewable resources.

For more information about our department visit the link provided. https://webcms.pima.gov/government/wastewaterreclamation/.

Please note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Develops program goals, objectives, policies and procedures and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;
Manages and administers program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;
Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person and participates in community awareness activities;
Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;
Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;
Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;
May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performance;
May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;
May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;
May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations;
• principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting and financial management;
• contract and grant application preparation, negotiation and administration;
• community agencies, organizations and resources;
• data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;
• principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;
• applications of automated information systems.
  

• planning, developing, evaluating and managing programs and projects;
• preparing and administering budgets, grants and contracts;
• researching, analyzing and reporting data;
• presenting, explaining and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to the public;
• directing staff and planning, organizing and coordinating program activities;
• communicating effectively;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;
• establishing, reviewing and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;
• use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.

(1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, computer science, engineering, management information systems, information technology, or a related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment and four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering, or managing program or specialized work unit activities. (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR
(2) One year of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum three (3) years experience as a user and/or administrator of the Maximo Asset Management System version 7.5 or later (or similar asset management program).
2. Minimum three (3) years experience in either in-person or online training on asset management systems or other similar software (including training development).
3. Minimum two (2) years experience working with industrial safety items such as; Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Job/Safety Plans.
4. Minimum two (2) years experience with basic report writing and basic SQL queries.