Chief Asset Management Officer (Manager III) in Portland, Oregon at City of Portland

Job Appointment: This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.
Work Location: In person at Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
Union Representation: This classification is not represented.
Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.

Why Work at the City of Portland?

Portland is Oregon’s largest city, home to more than 630,000 residents and serving a dynamic metro region of over 2 million people. Renowned for its progressive values, environmental stewardship, and vibrant neighborhoods, Portland consistently ranks among the most livable and sustainable cities in the world. With a strong foundation in urban planning, multimodal transportation, and access to natural beauty, the city offers an exceptional quality of life for leaders who are passionate about public service and community-centered governance.

Position Summary:

The Chief Asset Management Officer (Manager III) leads the City’s enterprise-wide Asset Management Office and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the systems, policies, and practices that ensure the long-term health, reliability, performance, and financial sustainability of the City’s physical assets and infrastructure. This position manages a complex organizational unit through subordinate supervisors and professional staff, exercises substantial discretion in policy development and resource allocation, and ensures citywide alignment of asset management standards, capital planning, and lifecycle strategies.

What You’ll Do:

Enterprise Asset Management Strategy & Policy Leadership

• Leads the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of citywide asset management policies, standards, and practices.
• Establishes enterprise risk, condition, and lifecycle frameworks aligned with Council direction and citywide plans.
• Initiates code, policy, or administrative rule changes related to asset management.

Organizational Unit & Staff Management

• Manages the Asset Management Office through subordinate supervisors and professional staff.
• Develops unit strategic plans, work plans, goals, and performance measures.
• Leads staff hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.

Capital Planning & Financial Oversight

• Directs the development of long-term capital renewal forecasts, risk-based prioritization models, and lifecycle cost analyses.
• Manages unit budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring; allocates resources to achieve program outcomes.
• Reviews and approves consultant or vendor contracts supporting asset management planning.

Citywide Coordination & Executive Advising

• Coordinates asset management activities across bureaus to ensure consistent standards, practices, and expectations.
• Advises on asset risks, performance, and investment needs.
• Represents the Asset Management Office in Council sessions, community meetings, and intergovernmental forums.

Performance Reporting & Data Governance

• Oversees enterprise asset data standards and asset information systems.
• Ensures transparent reporting of asset condition, performance, and capital needs.
• Guides the integration of asset data into enterprise dashboards and decision-making tools.

Other Duties:

• Supports emergency response planning related to critical asset failures.
• Participates in regional or intergovernmental infrastructure and asset management coalitions.
• Conducts special studies and analyses as requested.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Accountable – You set clear expectations, measure performance, and take full ownership of your decisions and hold others responsible for theirs.
• Collaborative – You are an active listener, open to diverse perspectives, and skilled at fostering teamwork and collective problem-solving.
• Communicative – You are a skilled and confident communicator, you engage effectively with employees, the public, and elected officials, and ensure clarity, trust, and responsiveness in your interactions.
• Integrity – You lead by example to create a culture of honesty, respect, and professionalism.
• Service-Oriented – You are committed to public service, engage with the community, and strengthen public trust and confidence.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in asset management, capital planning, infrastructure program management, or related field.
2. Four (4) years of experience supervising staff or managing programs within a complex organization.
3. Experience developing long-term asset management strategies, including capital renewal forecasting, lifecycle cost analysis, budget management, resource allocation, and consultant contract oversight.
4. Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures; initiating changes and updates to code, policy, and regulations.
5. Experience coordinating cross-functional asset management initiatives, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership, and representing organizational interests in public and intergovernmental settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• IAM Certificate or Diploma in Asset Management
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Management experience working for a public agency.
• Experience managing municipal operations during periods of significant growth and development.
• Experience overseeing performance and analytics systems.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume and cover letter by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents, if applicable.
  If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven’t requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
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What to Expect:

1. Application Review - (Week of August 10): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the qualifications listed above. You will receive an email when the application review is complete.
2. Selection Process - (Late August to Late September): Highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview. You can expect 2-3 rounds of panel interviews including at least one in-person final interview. References will be checked for finalists.
3. Conditional Job Offer - (October): The final candidate may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

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We’re committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!
If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
Bureau of Human Resources