Description

Responsible for designing, developing and implementing infrastructure asset management program for the City of Denton (the City) Parks and Recreation Department, evaluating holistic life cycle costs while providing the desired levels of service at acceptable risk levels for Parks and Recreation assets. Coordinate with Department managers the resolution of asset work orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all Parks & Recreation assets including, but not limited to, parks, trails, playgrounds, irrigation systems, vehicles, and facilities and all associated geospatial datasets.
• Ensure accurate asset records in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems, including location, condition, lifecycle stage, and maintenance history.
• Define and enforce data standards, including, but not limited to, schemas, domains, subtypes, asset IDs, coordinate systems, and metadata.
• Coordinate the geo-enabled work order management system, integrating GIS with CMMS.
• Decide the appropriate architecture for relational databases, performing regular data audits and updates for compliance with the City standards.
• Conduct data quality assurance and quality control, checking topology of shapefiles and duplications of data, fixing geometry, and validating attributes.
• Coordinate the creation and implementation of Department work sequences, short and long-term scheduling and planning for asset maintenance, and identification of assets nearing end of life; track completion rates. 
• Create maps, dashboards, and reports for leadership showing asset performance, maintenance activities, and capital planning.
• Conduct spatial analyses for service coverage, equity, and risk, including, but not limited to, 10-Minute Walk, service areas, and zones of interest.
• Support long-term planning by identifying assets nearing end-of-life.
• Provide spatial and financial analysis for capital improvement projects.
• Assist in prioritizing projects based on condition, usage, and equity goals.
• Configure and deploy mobile GIS tools, including, but not limited to, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123 for asset inspections and condition assessments.
• Provide end-user training for troubleshooting and support of the CMMS, enterprise asset management (EAM) system, ArcGIS, and any applicable technical systems for asset maintenance.
• Stay up to date on asset management best practices and industry solutions to provide input on available upgrades where improvements are warranted; work with vendors and Technology Services Department to troubleshoot software issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of park maintenance and operations functions. 

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.  
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works mostly in an office setting but is expected to work outside on occasion; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings, parks, and open spaces as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic 
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan 

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. 

E-Verify: The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Asset Management, or related field; and, 
• Two (2) years’ experience in software code, database management, or related field; and,
• Must have or obtain a valid Asset Management certification from within one (1) year of employment.  

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations. 
• Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to review and recommend project improvements based on scope and budget. 
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.  
• Skill in analyzing, researching, interpreting, and understanding policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance. 
• Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill at the moderate level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.  
• Skill at the moderate level, working with GIS-centric software.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.  
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 
• Ability to work independently and/or with team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail.  
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.  
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid Asset Management certification from within one (1) year of employment.  
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.