Utility Management Support (UMS) Group Manager
Salary
$102,148.80 - $137,862.40 Annually
Location
1850 Spaulding Road, Kettering OH 45432, OH
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
06018
Department
ES - Environmental Services
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Internal Only
No
Position Overview
Advanced-level professional management position within the Utility Support & Project Management Office of Environmental Services. Requires expertise in utility asset management, inventory control, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), geographic information systems (GIS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and supervisory and administrative practices.
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of the Utility Support & Project Management Office, manages a diverse team responsible for administering the department's asset management, inventory, and utility management systems. Provides leadership in developing and maintaining asset management plans, overseeing system governance and data integrity, supervising staff, supporting operating and capital planning, and coordinating and managing assigned projects with internal departments and external vendors to support efficient, compliant, and sustainable utility operations.
Summary of Job Duties
Manages and supervises a multidisciplinary team of professional and technical staff responsible for administering the department's asset management, inventory control, and utility management systems, including CMMS, GIS, and SCADA. Assigns work; establishes priorities; evaluates performance; provides training and guidance; and supports staff development to ensure effective, compliant, and sustainable program delivery.
Directs the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the department's asset management program. Oversees the preparation, review, and periodic updates of asset management plans in accordance with established schedules and industry-standard asset management principles. Ensures comprehensive inventories of utility assets are maintained and that asset condition, performance, risk, and lifecycle information is accurately documented.
Oversees governance, administration, and related policies for CMMS, GIS, SCADA, and other enterprise systems used to document asset data, maintenance activities, and operational information. Provides coordination and oversight for system-related projects and initiatives and may serve as project manager for assigned system implementations, upgrades, and improvements. Plans and schedules system upgrades, oversees software and hardware procurement, and manages or coordinates vendor contracts and related services. Ensures system integrity, data quality, and effective use of information to support maintenance and capital planning and informed decision making. Performs this work with a high degree of independent judgment.
Oversees inventory and storeroom operations, including both onsite and offsite facilities. Ensures compliance with internal controls, safety standards, procurement policies, and applicable procedures. Coordinates with vendors, reviews inventory trends, and supports continuous improvement in inventory management practices.
Prepares, manages, and monitors the Utility Management Support operating budget, including tracking expenditures, monitoring variances, and supporting budget adjustments as needed. Ensures adequate funding to support utility management functions, including internal service charges and external support. Provides financial analysis and budget justification to support asset replacement, maintenance strategies, and long-term capital planning.
Collaborates with County Central Services departments, including purchasing, fleet services, information technology, facilities management, and risk and safety, as well as other departments and external vendors to coordinate services, facilitate requests, and resolve issues on behalf of Environmental Services.
Supports the execution of strategic projects and initiatives that advance departmental goals. Maintains personnel and program information in applicable software systems, assists with onboarding and offboarding processes, and utilizes computerized systems to document and track requests, actions, and outcomes to ensure accountability and follow-through.
(Performs Related Duties as Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree with major course work in business administration public administration, engineering, planning, environmental science, computer science, public utility management, or a related field, six (6) or more years of progressively responsible utility planning or professional experience involving budget preparation and management, GIS and SCADA systems, and data analysis including three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or project management capacity;
OR ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in utility asset management, inventory management, utility systems administration (including CMMS, GIS, and SCADA), or related operational or administrative work, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.
Supplemental Information
Driving Requirement:
Must have a current valid United States drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development:
Must maintain current knowledge and practices in the functional areas of Asset Management, GIS, SCADA and Project Management.
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.
Employer Montgomery County
Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor
Dayton, Ohio, 45422
Website http://www.mcohio.org