Wastewater Asset Program Manager

Salary: $56.33 - $71.40 Hourly
Location : Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number:
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: W4 : TEA-WTD, DNRP-Staff
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This posting is open to all qualified candidates.
This posting aims to fill two (2) career service positions.
About the Role:
The primary mission of this position is to coordinate with project teams and internal staff to achieve an accurate asset registry, the foundation of all successful asset management programs. To achieve this goal you will be inspecting all elements of construction projects related to assets and asset attribute data. You may also work closely with operations, maintenance, and reliability engineering staff to assist them with communicating updates to the asset registry throughout assets' lifecycle.
About the Team:
The primary focus of the Asset Management team is to monitor asset related risk and work to employ mitigation strategies under guidance of the Strategic Asset Management Plan. Our team of energetic subject matter experts are involved with quality control of asset data, conformance of capital projects with all asset management specifications, management of the Enterprise Asset Management System (Maximo) data base, retrieval of asset data in support of capital projects, managing the asset condition assessment program and providing input to the asset renewal forecast model supporting long and short range rate projections.

Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist with implementation of the strategic asset management plan. Specific tasks include:
  • Research and validate physical asset inventory against facility drawings.
  • Validate asset attributes in the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) and update as required.
  • Assist with asset field tagging as needed.
• Perform various asset related field inspection duties for current and past projects. Work with King County engineering, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) staff and facilities inspection personnel to determine asset data inspection needs; coordinate inspections with project managers or other persons supervising work for the contractor and contracting agency to support the collection of required asset data.
• Monitor interactions with the asset registry by projects or operations and maintenance staff. Perform quality control checks on data and verify adherence to approved workflows designed to maintain accuracy of asset data.
• Gather and record asset lifecycle data. Assist with analysis of data and record results of inspection activity in support of future capital projects and Asset Refurbishment and Replacement (AR&R) needs.
• Assist with asset physical condition assessments.
• Vocal advocate for asset management practices and program goals defined in the SAMP.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Ability to locate asset Bill of Material information through the use of OEM manuals and online resources
• Knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment plant processes and conveyance systems
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Demonstrated ability to locate assets throughout WTD's conveyance system and treatment plants
• Demonstrated ability to accurately populate asset data collection forms using approved software and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to accurately populate and route asset retirement and property loss / theft forms
• Demonstrated ability to interact with project managers, construction managers, engineers and O&M staff to collect appropriate asset life cycle and attribute data
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people with varying and sometimes conflicting interests
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong Asset Management (AM) working knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Competencies You Bring:

• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• A valid Washington State Drivers License

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Thorough knowledge of WTD capital project deliverables pertaining to Asset Management.
• Experience with navigating EAMS and Project Information System Management (PRISM) databases.
• Asset Management, Construction Management, Operations and Maintenance, or Engineering experience.
• Maintenance Best Practices (MBP) program working knowledge specifically around asset lifecycle management and condition assessment.

Physical Requirements:

• The successful applicant must have the ability to work on their feet for long hours in operating treatment facilities and around operating machinery. They must also have the ability and current safety certifications to climb ladders and access assets in tight out of the way spaces when required. Assets may be located on roofs, along the side of roads or inside treatment facilities underground.

Workplace Exposures:

• This position works in operating treatment facilities and throughout the conveyance system requiring possible exposure to chemicals, noise, rotating equipment, energized circuits, road traffic, cold, rain and heat.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA).

Application Instructions:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (dates subject to change):

• Panel Interview: week of 12/7/26

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Responses to the supplemental questions

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

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Application Process:

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

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