Asset Management Specialist

Salary: $106,326.68 - $132,907.76 Annually
Location : San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00312
Department: Operations
Section: Operations Chief
Opening Date: 04/09/2026


General Duties
Ideal Candidate
Are you a skilled asset management professional with a demonstrated ability to oversee critical infrastructure assets effectively? Can you navigate complex asset management responsibilities autonomously while meeting tight deadlines? If you thrive in analytical thinking and possess exceptional problem-solving skills, we're eager to connect with you. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to lead the administration of the District's Asset Management Program. You will be instrumental in crafting industry-leading asset management initiatives and ensuring precise asset life-cycle management practices are in place. Join us in shaping the future of asset management excellence.

We also welcome veterans and transitioning military! Did your military service involve maintaining equipment, managing infrastructure, analyzing data, or supporting maintenance programs? We're looking for individuals with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills-qualities often developed through military service. If you served in roles such as a Navy Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GSM/GSE), Army Engineer (12 series), Army Maintenance Specialist (91 series), Marine Corps Engineer Equipment Specialist, or Air Force Civil Engineer (3E career field), your background could be a strong fit. Experience in preventive maintenance, asset tracking, data analysis, and managing equipment or infrastructure aligns directly with this role. These positions often require prioritizing repairs, maintaining system reliability, and supporting operational efficiency. Bring your reliability, attention to detail, and mission-focused mindset to a role that supports critical infrastructure and long-term asset planning. The experience you've gained during your service can continue to positively impact the world with a career at Otay. Consider joining a team of hardworking employees who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources!

The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.

About the Position and Department
This position in the Water Operations Department reports directly to the Utility Services Manager and plans, organizes, coordinates, oversees, and provides direction for the District's Asset Management Program (AMP) by providing analytical and project management support for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Serves as a project manager to develop and maintain the AMP systems that support the optimization of data collection in addition to the analysis of infrastructure impacts related to operations and financial performance. This position is a member of a dedicated, service-oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels.

The Operations Department is responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of all Otay Water District facilities and equipment. Facilities include pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, lift stations, and a reclamation plant for potable water and recycled water distribution, wastewater collections, and wastewater reclamation. The Operations Department has a staff of approximately 57 employees.

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by April 23, 2026. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website or click



Examples of Duties

• Oversees, and manages the development and implementation of a Total Asset Management Program (AMP) which will incorporate a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and geographic information system (GIS).
• Develops and implements asset management concepts, procedures, guidelines, analytical methods, business methods, decision making systems, and data collection methods.
• Leads in the integration, coordination and communication of AMP strategies, policies, and procedures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to clearly identify and communicate established AMP goals, expectations, and objectives. Identifies department priorities and uses project management tools and best practices to meet District needs.
• Manages consultants and outside contractors for assessment projects and communicates and coordinates District and Department specific activities with other District staff, and management.
• Provides technical assistance to District staff and makes presentations to District committees, and Board of Directors as needed.
• Analyzes statistical data and works with Department staff to review and develop maintenance schedules, repair frequency and costs, asset inventory and periodic review of inventory life cycles, District growth impacts on the AMP, and recommends maintenance, repair, and replacement schedules by prioritization.
• Reviews data collection and management practices and prepares asset management plans to include identifying asset inventory, and condition, calculating business risk, while determining asset specific net present value (NPV) and life cycle costs. Develops alternatives for cost-effective operation and maintenance of District assets.
• Assists in the development of engineering standards and operational methods that contribute to the reduction of asset life cycle costs.
• Prepares asset performance forecasts, resource optimizations studies and asset reliability reports.
• Provides training and support to Departments and staff to ensure the effective implementation of the District's Asset Management Program.

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Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• A valid California Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record.
• NASSCO PACP Certificate, desired.
• CWEA Collections System Maintenance Technologist Certificate Grade I, desired.
• A valid California State Water Resource Control Board Water Distribution Grade I Certificate, desired.

Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Requirements

Experience:
Three (3) years of combined experience with asset management practices, engineering project planning, design, and construction, equipment and infrastructure inspections, maintenance practices, and condition assessments.


Civil engineering experience, preferably performing planning, design, and project management for water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities projects and operations is desired.


Education:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in engineering, information technology, business or industrial management, or closely related field. Bachelor's degree highly desired.


This position is exempt from overtime.
Otay Water District is a Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Free Campus.
All Otay Water District employees are at-will pursuant to California Water Code, Section 71362.
Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time regular status. These benefits do not apply to temporary appointments.

Scheduled salary increases include the following:

• July 1, 2024: 6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
• July 14, 2025: 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
• July 13, 2026: 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
• Annual Merit Increases: Eligible employees are eligible for 3% merit increase on an annual basis until they reach the top of their salary range, based on meeting expectations on their performance review.

Vacation: 12 days/year, increasing to a max of 23 days/year.

Sick Leave: 8 days/year, increasing to max of 15 days/year.

Paid Holidays: 14 days/year, including employee's birthday and two floating holidays.

Alternative Work Schedule: A 9/80 work schedule may be available based on the needs of the department. Upon approval, employees would work 80 hours over 9 days and enjoy one day off every two weeks. Some Operations department staff may be subject to a 4/10 work schedule (four 10-hour days within a week).

PERS Retirement: The District contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined benefit retirement plan that includes a lifetime benefit determined by a set formula (years of service, age at retirement, and final compensation). Employees hired after January 1, 2013, are subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).

Employee Contributions:
New Member (hired on or after 1/1/13 who are new CalPERS members or do not have reciprocity with CalPERS):

• Are enrolled in the 2% at age 62 formula based on the employee's 36 months of highest average annual compensation limit set by CalPERS.
• District and employees share the normal employee CalPERS service contribution cost. Employees contribute 7.5% of salary toward the employee CalPERS service contribution cost up to the annual compensation limit set by CalPERS.

Classic Member (hired before January 1, 2013, or who have reciprocity with CalPERS):

• Are enrolled in the 2.7% at age 55 formula based on the employee's single highest year annual compensation.
• Employees contribute 8% of salary towards the employee CalPERS service contribution cost.

The District is also a Social Security participant and the District and employee make contributions.

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan (457 Plan): Optional plan designed to provide employees with additional retirement income. Employees may elect to contribute a portion of their income on a pre-tax or post-tax basis through payroll deductions.

Medical/Rx Insurance: Choice of Blue Shield PPO, EPO, HMO or Kaiser HMO plans, 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% for dependent(s).


Dental Insurance: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 88% paid for dependent(s).

Vision: 100% premium paid by District for employee and 0% for dependent(s).

Flexible Benefits Plan: The District offers a healthcare and dependent care flexible benefits plan. The healthcare account reimburses the employee on a pre-tax basis for medical, pharmacy, dental and other related expenses not covered by the insurance plans. The dependent care account allows employees to pay for employment-related dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Group Term Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: 100% premium paid by the District for employee and eligible dependent(s). Depending on employees' annual earnings and/or position, amounts of Life and AD&D insurance range from $15,000 to $50,000. Eligible dependents have life insurance coverage of $1,000.

Voluntary Life Insurance: Employees may elect to cover themselves and eligible dependents for voluntary life insurance. The full cost of this insurance is paid by the employee via payroll deductions

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: The District provides short-term and long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of your income after a 30-day elimination period (90-day elimination period for long term disability) if totally disabled due to illness or injury.

Education Reimbursement Program: Employees are eligible to receive reimbursement for District approved courses not to exceed $3,000 per fiscal year.

Certification Incentive Program: Eligible District employees that obtain target certifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may qualify for either a base pay percentage increase or receive a monetary incentive.

Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential referrals and counseling concerning personal, family, or work-related issues for employees and their dependents.

Free Onsite Workout Facility: The District has a fully equipped exercise room for employees to use before work, after work or during lunchtime.

Yoga Classes: On-site Yoga classes are offered during the lunch hour at the employee's expense.

Retirement Benefits:
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) effective September 1, 2024: A Health Reimbursement Arrangement is an interest-bearing, employer-funded account created in your name to reimburse you tax-free in retirement for eligible medical expenses and premiums. Otay Water District makes deposits of employer contributions and mandatory employee contributions while you are employed, but you will not be able to access funds until retirement or separation of service, having met Otay Water District's vesting requirements.

Tier II Eligibility for All Full-time Regular Employees Hired On or After September 1, 2024:
All full-time, regular employees hired on or after September 1, 2024, will participate in a mandatory HRA Plan. The District and the employee will make contributions to the HRA Plan.

The District will contribute $4,000 annually to the employee's HRA from their latest date of hire until they retire or terminate from the District for a maximum period of twenty (20) years. The employee will contribute $1,000.00 annually (or $40 per pay period for the first twenty-five (25) pay periods of the calendar year) to their HRA from their latest date of hire until they retire or terminate from the District. There is a vesting schedule for this Plan as set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Otay Water District Employees Association, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
01


Which best describes the highest level of education you have obtained?

• I do not have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.

02


Select all the boxes that apply to the certifications you have obtained.

• NASSCO PACP Certificate
• CWEA Collections System Maintenance Technologist Certificate
• California State Water Resource Control Board Water Distribution Certificate
• I do not possess any of the above certifications.

03


Please list other certifications not listed above that you believe may be relevant to the position. If you do not have any additional certifications, please type "N/A".
04


Which best describes your experience with asset management practices and conditions assessments?

• I do not have any experience in asset management practices and conditions assessments.
• I have 2 years of experience in asset management practices and conditions assessments.
• I have 3 years of experience in asset management practices and conditions assessments.
• I have 4 or more years of experience in asset management and conditions assessments.

05


Do you have experience with asset management methodologies and tools?

• Yes, for linear (e.g., pipeline) assets
• Yes, for vertical (e.g., pump station) assets
• Yes, for both linear and vertical assets
• No

06


If you answered "yes" to question five(5), please describe your experience in detail with asset management methodologies and tools utilized. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
07


Do you have experience with condition assessment methods and strategies?

• Yes, for linear (e.g., pipeline) assets
• Yes, for vertical (e.g., pump station) assets
• Yes, for both linear and vertical assets
• No

08


If you answered "yes" to question seven (7), please explain in detail your experience with condition assessment methods and strategies. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
09


Do you have experience with creating an asset inventory at a vertical facility?

• Yes
• No

10


If you answered "yes" to question nine (9), please describe in detail your experience. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
11


Do you have experience performing planning, design, and project management for water, wastewater, and recycled water facilities projects and operations?

• Yes
• No

12


If you answered "yes" to question eleven (11), please explain your experience. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
13


Do you have experience in inspection of rotating equipment, electric motors, diesel or gas engines, electrical gear, pumps, valves, and/or other similar equipment?

• Yes
• No

14


If you answered "yes" to question thirteen (13), please describe your experience. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
15


Do you have experience in maintenance of rotating equipment, electric motors, diesel or gas engines, electrical gear, pumps, valves, and/or other similar equipment?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to question fifteen (15), please explain your experience. If you do not have the above experience, please type in "N/A".
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Provide an example of a successful asset management project you led or participated in. If you do not have this experience, please type in "N/A".
18


Describe your experience with working in cross-functional teams. If you do not have this experience, please type in "N/A".
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What else would you like to tell us that would make you the ideal candidate?
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