Asset Management Specialist 2

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this essential role, you will provide detailed data and analysis that is utilized for maintenance projects across the County. You will be in the field inspecting and making maintenance determinations on river levees & revetments, stormwater facilities, sidewalks, and more. This data will be tracked and determined on GIS software such as Field Maps, Survey 123, and Workforce. The updating of data and inventory will support programs such as the annual NPDES inspection and others that keep Pierce County’s maintenance programs on track. PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement. Your success will come from providing excellent customer service to the public as the position requires interaction with landowners to explain and allow access to private lands, easements, stormwater locations, and more. Your ability to provide timely results will further ensure your success. You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Requirements

One year of progressively responsible related experience required OR Two years of college or post-high school technical training in mathematics, engineering, geography or closely related field.
A valid driver’s license is required.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Collect field data of various kinds related to the management of infrastructure assets.
Update and maintain paper and computerized files, records, and databases; and retrieve reports, drawings, and maps.
Utilize GIS software, mobile technologies and asset management software systems, computers and other technology to input and retrieve information.
Make mathematical calculations, compile data, and compute quantity and estimates.
Locate assets on appropriate maps or construction plans; interpret notations on maps.
Inspect assets to record relevant data as assigned.