The Asset Manager plans, directs and coordinates all activities and employees of the Asset Management Section of the Utilities Department, including developing and implementing section goals and objectives and developing, implementing and administering the division budget.

The position is responsible for asset management planning, project administration and inspection, infrastructure design, materials and workmanship standards for water, wastewater, stormwater and levee infrastructure. Duties include the analysis of hydraulic models, wastewater and stormwater basin studies and development of facility plans for all water, wastewater, stormwater and levee infrastructures. Infrastructure mapping and document controls, and the backflow prevention program.

Additionally, the position provides utilities engineering support services that include investigations, analysis and correction of water main breaks, potable water quality issues, sanitary and stormwater collection systems’ integrity, and water and wastewater plant issues.

Specific duties involve the areas of:

• Asset Management Planning
• Asset Management Program Administration
• Utility Infrastructure Standards
• Regulatory Permit Compliance
• Backflow Prevention Program
• Utilities Engineering Support Services
• Source Water Protection
• Engineering Coordination
• Personnel Management
• Budget Preparations and
• Administration Special Projects

Topeka offers a quality living experience at a below average cost. In 2010 Topeka was named in “Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of Top Ten Cities for the Next Decade”, citing the quality of schools, good hospitals, and low housing costs among the reasons for Topeka being included. Topeka’s cost of living is attractive when compared to other mid-western cities.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full service fitness facility
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment Application and position description available ont the City of Topeka website at www.topeka.org/careers.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.