Parks Asset Management Coordinator
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Parks Asset Management Coordinator for the Resource Management Section of Virginia State Parks. The position serves as the statewide expert and primary administrator for the Enterprise Asset Management System and supports asset tracking across Virginia State Parks. It analyzes asset lifecycle and replacement needs, informs capital project prioritization, and advances preventive maintenance, sustainability, and asset lifecycle management practices. The coordinator develops procedures, work plans, and performance metrics; audits park assets and staff use of asset management tools; and provides training and technical assistance. The role also coordinates with other divisions on budgeting, capital planning, risk mitigation, and the use of asset data in financial and operational strategies. The duties allow flexibility in duty location, with a requirement to report to the Central Office in Richmond, Virginia, at least three days per month. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state or personal vehicle for official business. Virginia State Parks employees must wear state-issued uniforms and may work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check.
Requirements
- Ability to apply and communicate detailed knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Experience evaluating asset data for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Experience establishing performance goals and strategies using data and industry trends.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Asset Management software.
- Experience developing guidelines, workflows, and manuals for asset management processes.
- Demonstrated ability to train and support staff in software utilization and best practices.
- Experience in business administration, facilities management, or equivalent experience in asset management.
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state or personal vehicle while conducting official agency business.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check, is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in asset management within a parks and recreation or natural resources setting.
- Experience with Open Gov Enterprise Asset Management, formerly Cartegraph Asset Management.
- Experience managing multiple facilities or infrastructure assets across a decentralized organization.
- Familiarity with capital planning, preventive maintenance programs, and sustainability initiatives.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 55000 or APPA guidelines for asset management.
- Experience managing GIS data.
- Certification in asset management, such as an IAM Certificate or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Enterprise Asset Management System expert and primary administrator, overseeing statewide asset tracking for Virginia State Parks.
- Conduct data integrity checks, develop workflows, and maintain structural configurations in the asset management system.
- Analyze asset lifecycle and replacement planning and provide recommendations for capital project prioritization.
- Develop, update, and implement asset management procedures, annual work plans, and performance metrics.
- Conduct annual audits and on-site visits at a subsection of parks to evaluate asset conditions and staff utilization of asset management tools.
- Advance agency-wide compliance with preventive maintenance workflows, sustainability goals, and asset lifecycle management best practices.
- Provide training and technical assistance to field and headquarters staff and help expand use of asset management technology.
- Coordinate with other divisions on budget development, capital planning, risk mitigation, and integration of asset data into financial and operational strategies.
Benefits
- Paid leave.
- A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
- Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- Overnight stay discounts for eligible DCR staff after six months of service, including specified free camping and cabin discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
