Asset Technician - Drayton Valley, Canada - Town of Drayton Valley

Town of Drayton Valley

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Drayton Valley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:

Asset Technician

DIVISION:
Municipal Services

DEPARTMENT:
Asset Management

REPORTS TO :
General Manager of Municipal Services

JOB TYPE:
Professional

LOCATION:
Civic Centre

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Asset Technician will perform the creation, maintenance and updating records associated with the Town of Drayton Valley assets. This position will create original records/drawings, update existing information and plans and maintains all drawings related to all assets. These will be maintained using the Town Asset Management database, geographic information system (GIS) and other automated systems.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to:
General Manager of Municipal Services → Chief Administrative Officer

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

In collaboration with senior leadership develop and maintain asset management processes and procedures, that are supported by GIS, to conduct assessments on current conditions and value of tangible assets, future replacement scheduling, rehabilitation, or maintenance for longterm capital forecasts and future planning.
Develop and maintain GIS and asset management policy and procedure.
Train Town staff on GIS and asset management processes and expectations, enhancing their roles in fulfilling asset management data acquisition and processing.
Ensure that data maintenance conforms to applicable industry and corporate standard and remain up to date with technology and best practices related to GIS and asset management.
Collect, enter, and maintain initial and updated information into the GIS and asset management software as it becomes available, this includes working with contractors, staff, developers, and others to ensure timely and accurate input of data.
Provide input to senior leadership to continually improve the programs, including input on emergent issues and communicating them in a timely manner.
Perform spatial queries and analysis to verify the integrity and accuracy of GIS databases which also includes collaboration with Finance to provide information for budgeting, the longterm financial planning, tangible capital assets and full cost accounting functions.
Collect field data for input into GIS software.
Coordinate and/or support in the assessment on the current condition, and value of tangible assets, and future replacement scheduling, rehabilitation, or maintenance for longterm capital forecasts and planning.
Produce asset summaries from the maintained data to support capital planning, decision making and reporting.
Stay current with ongoing developments and governmental requirements regarding GIS and asset management.
Undertake other tasks, projects and responsibilities as required.

MAJOR INTER-PERSONAL CONTACTS
Must be able to demonstrate professionalism and ability to work within a team environment

General Manager, Municipal Services
General Manager, Corporate Services
General Manager, Planning & Growth
Development Planner
Civil Engineer Technologist
Finance Manager
Public Works Manager
Utilities Manager
Facilities Manager
External clients and contractors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Listed below is the education and/or experience that is preferred or considered an asset for this position:
Technology diploma or an applied degree in GIS or business analysis

years' experience in GIS and/or asset management

Thorough knowledge of GIS, cartographic concepts, design, layout and development mapping practices
Excellent telephone etiquette and written/verbal communication, interpersonal, professionalism skills within a municipal government context
Ability to adapt well in an everchanging environment, highly organized, with demonstrated attention to detail with an ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Ability to write technical reports, project correspondence
Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License and clean drivers abstract

SALARY/BENEFITS

The person hired in this position will begin at the start rate and after the completion of the probationary period as per Section 9.04 of the Collective Agreement will move to Wage Level 1.

Further advancement to Wage Level II, III, and IV, in their position, will be as per the Collective Agreement, Article 26, Schedule "A".

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$31.00-$36.57 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate: