Public Works Asset Management Technician

About the role

In this role, you’ll support the County’s Asset Management Program by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining critical data that guides how public infrastructure is managed and improved. From field inspections to GIS analysis, your work will help ensure accurate, reliable information drives planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain asset data within GIS and Cityworks systems, supporting inventory and condition assessments, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate inspections, analyze trends, and develop tools that improve asset utilization and reduce costs.
• Collect data using survey-grade GPS equipment, perform GIS mapping and analysis, and verify asset information across systems.
• Aid in process improvements, asset planning, and support budgeting, reporting, and emergency operations.

Requirements

• Education and Credentials: An associate's degree is preferred, with experience in public/business administration, GIS, asset management, or infrastructure maintenance.
• Licenses and Certificates: Must maintain a valid driver’s license and within six months of position assignment, obtain the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Asset Management Certificate.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and motivated to make a meaningful impact on how infrastructure is managed.
• Strong understanding of departmental policies, modern office practices, and productivity tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with GIS technology, including ESRI ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap), and methods for collecting and integrating spatial data using GPS and related tools.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying concepts, construction materials, and ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical diagrams.
• Organized and self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates clearly, maintains accurate records and reports, and applies sound judgment when working with policies and procedures.
• Capable of fieldwork, including operating motor vehicles and equipment as needed, and brings a collaborative, service-oriented approach—building strong working relationships while providing guidance and support across teams and to the public.

Extra Details You Should Know

• Physical Demands: Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Risk/Safety Conditions: Moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

Work Environment

Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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