Field Assessments Lead

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Why it's a great opportunity: In this role with Pierce County’s Maintenance Operations Division, you will be performing asset services for both internal and external customers and doing field-based data collection for infrastructure asset management.

You will be leading inspectors to apply asset assessment skills, and be responsible for processing data, GIS editing and mapping implementation, and operation of computerized maintenance management systems to identify, track, update, and audit the divisions large portfolio of assets.

Your efforts will ensure that the current and future state of asset data for the Division is accurately maintained to support and develop Pierce County communities.

Why it's a great department: 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 - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: In this role you will use your technical know-how to support asset data maintenance using technologies for data collection, basic operation of computerized maintenance management systems, drone inspection methods, and GIS applications.

You will need to be able to learn and understand maintenance operations, schedules, equipment, maintenance, and best practices.

Your communication in plans, reports, data sheets, as well as with your team will be critical to the planning and maintenance programs of our maintenance operations assets.

Your future in this role: 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.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Produce information, reports, graphs, project lists, maps, and other information.
• Make recommendations to decision makers to be used in resource allocation decisions made to manage infrastructure assets.
• Write technical reports, operational guidelines, or documents to support a job function and record information for future use.
• Provide technical information and explain policies and procedures to the public, other staff or groups in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Organize and analyze data and perform difficult calculations and mapmaking to support a major asset management function in the department.
• Conduct on-site inspections to gather data or to assure the quality of asset condition and inventory data being collected by lower-level technical positions; prepare inspection reports.
• Prepare and/or review routine data collection plans for conformance to pre-established Pierce County standards, methods, and procedures.
• Operate geographic information systems, computerized maintenance management systems and other data base interface tools, asset management systems, reporting tools, modeling programs, and project management systems as required to complete assigned tasks.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education.
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, geography or closely related field AND
• Two years of progressively responsible experience, INCLUDING
• One year as an Asset Management Specialist 2 or equivalent classification.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?