SPRWS Asset Manager at City of Saint Paul, MN
City of Saint Paul, MN · Saint Paul, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Saint Paul
About the Department
The City of Saint Paul is seeking an Asset Manager to help safeguard and strengthen one of the region’s most vital public resources—our drinking water system.
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) provides safe, reliable drinking water to more than 450,000 people every day through an extensive system of treatment facilities, pump stations, storage reservoirs, and over 1,100 miles of distribution mains. Maintaining and improving this system is critical to public health, environmental stewardship, and the long-term resilience of our community.
As a key member of the Engineering Division, the Asset Manager will play a central role in shaping how SPRWS plans, maintains, and invests in its infrastructure. This position will drive the development of a comprehensive, utility-wide asset management program, guide the use of cutting-edge tools like WACS and GIS, and help ensure our decisions are data-driven, cost-effective, and aligned with national best practices such as AWWA and ISO 55000.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by building the frameworks that will extend the life of critical infrastructure, prioritize smart investments, and support the future sustainability of SPRWS operations.
Here's what you can expect to do:- Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, repair, and improvement of water utility assets, including pumps, treatment plants, distribution mains, and related structures.
- Provide oversight, expertise, and management of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS), ensuring consistent data entry, system administration, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Collaborate with the utility’s operations, engineering, and administrative divisions to standardize asset management practices, develop a comprehensive asset management plan aligned with AWWA and ISO 55001 frameworks, and leverage GIS and other digital tools.
- Assist with capital improvement planning, works closely on budget and financial planning.
- Make personnel decisions including hiring, disciplining, and training staff.
- For more information and essential functions, see our SPRWS Asset Manager job description.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Duties
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, water resource management, or a closely related field.
- Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in water utility construction, infrastructure maintenance, plant operations, or related fields. At least three of those years must include supervisory or lead work experience overseeing complex asset or infrastructure projects.
A combination of education and experience to equal 10 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Other Qualifications
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: [email protected]
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply Now
