Clackamas County
Transportation Asset Manager
Clackamas County - Oregon City, OR, US, 97045
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Overview
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Overview
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
Service •Professionalism •Integrity •Respect •Individual accountability •Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT .
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 .
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $100,611.10 - $135,824.81
Hourly Pay Range: $48.370721 - $65.300391
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
- 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave ! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrual per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP program
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Do you have a deep understanding of transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, traffic devices), asset lifecycles, road maintenance practices, and engineering principles?
- Do you have experience leading, planning, and managing the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade, operation, or replacement of road-related assets ?
- Do you envision yourself in a role that allows you to use your leadership skills to develop and support employees, to foster a collaborative work environment, and to contribute to organizational effectiveness and success?
- Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships and relationships?
- Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?
Clackamas County's Department of Transportation & Development (DTD) is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as our Transportation Asset Manager responsible for planning, coordinating and managing the asset management function for the Transportation Line of Business within DTD.
If selected for this position , you will play a critical role in optimizing the lifecycle management of Clackamas County's transportation infrastructure assets, including roads, bridges and traffic devices . Y ou will oversee the development and execution of data-driven asset management strategies that enhance the safety, sustainability, and performance of our transportation network. A key focus of this position is to develop and implement programs for routine condition assessments of roads, bridges, and traffic devices, while also overseeing the systems, methods, and tools used to improve, collect, analyze, and report data that supports complex decision-making. In this critical leadership role, you will manage a team of technical professionals, lead condition assessments, optimize data systems, and drive continuous improvement across operations.
To be successful in this position, you will need a strong blend of technical acumen, financial insight, and team leadership to prioritize infrastructure investments and support long-term planning. Additionally, your key attributes and skills should include being a forward-thinking problem solver as well as a skilled communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings expertise in transportation asset management, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the infrastructure that supports our communities every day.
Asset Management is a structured, collaborative approach to optimizing the life-cycle cost of asset ownership. It focuses on meeting expected levels of service through sound fiscal planning and management in the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade, operation, and replacement of assets. An Asset Management program provides a strategic approach that maximizes the function and effectiveness of the customer's investments. It combines the disciplines of engineering, planning, finance, GIS/Information services, operations, maintenance, records, and the application of best management practices. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to promote and foster a collaborative, partnership-focused environment for a highly functional team with a strong focus on core values and innovative solutions, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to maintain, develop and enhance our operations.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
- A minimum of two (2) years of the above experience must have been in a lead or program management role (Lead work experience includes leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training)
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in planning and management of the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade, operation, or replacement of transportation assets (roads, bridges, traffic devices)
- Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems and GIS
- A minimum of two (2) years of project management experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of roads-related data management experience, including experience in the analysis and interpretation of roads-related data
- Experience with procurement in a public sector setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt level of communication as needed based upon the audience
- Supervisory experience (Supervisory experience includes assigning work, training staff, preparing and reviewing team or individual performance appraisals, correcting performance deficiencies and recommending corrective actions)
- Experience leading a high functioning team
- Experience working on a complex transportation/roads network, including managing roads asset inventories, pavement condition assessments and prioritizing renewal and replacement projects
- Experience with managing employee performance in a government or union environment
- Experience in a leadership role that included responsibilities of working with staff on professional development
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:
Embodies "SPIRIT" by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).
Builds Relationships by sustaining cooperative working relationships with staff, internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders; honoring commitments; and, delivering exceptional customer service.
Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration through team unity by working effectively towards a shared goal, encourages sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
Professional Communication demonstrated by self-awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non-verbally and in writing.
Embraces Continual Learning by displaying an ongoing commitment to and taking ownership for learning and self-improvements; and, by demonstrating willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
Values Technology & Use of Electronic Systems appropriately and effectively for the processing and distribution of information, supports the implementation and use of technology in the workplace.
Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult problems.
Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks.
Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and being open to others' ideas; and, takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products.
Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings with or about internal County staff, internal and external stakeholders, community partners, service providers and the public. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with all persons we are entrusted to serve.
Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Implements, monitors, evaluates, and updates DTD's Transportation Asset Management Strategic Plan.
- Conducts day to day coordination and oversight of DTD's monitoring of the reliability and performance of transportation assets including but not limited to roads, bridges, traffic signals, sidewalks, and storm drainage. Develops guides, standards, and inspection procedures for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database and for reporting of performance and condition data. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews work plans for assigned staff.
- Analyzes and interprets data for use in asset prioritization, project development, and lifecycle planning. Provides recommendations in prioritizing rehabilitation projects that can cost effectively extend the useful life of an asset. Develops and recommends life cycle budgets for all DTD transportation assets
- Coordinates with the Transportation Operations Manager to identify appropriate performance standards, maintenance requirements, and replacement/repair costs and schedules and make adjustments as needed.
- Coordinates the integration of transportation related activities and processes within DTD into an Asset Management Model. Participates in staff review of preliminary and final design plans and specifications for DTD transportation projects to ensure that new facilities are designed and constructed for proper and efficient operations and maintenance activities.
- Hires and directs supervisory, professional and technical staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers progressive discipline; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments; motivates employees to provide quality service to citizens.
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.
Learn more about the divisions in DTD
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
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Learn more about the County's Veterans' PreferenceVISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us