Asset Management Technician

East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV) has been sustaining our community by providing safe and reliable water since 1962. Sourced from the South Platte River and non-tributary aquifers, ECCV distributes water to approximately 65,000 customers in the eastern portions of the City of Centennial and unincorporated Arapahoe County. As the area has grown into a thriving district of homes, schools, and businesses, ECCV has been there, providing the water the community needs with excellence and efficiency.

At ECCV, our commitment begins with our people. Through cooperation, openness, and respect, our teams and departments collaborate to realize our shared mission of providing safe, reliable water to our community. At ECCV, we prioritize trust, teamwork, and communication. We encourage and support our employees by offering flexible schedules, including up to 3 days remote work after 6 months employment and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Employer fully funded 401(a) Pension Plan and Health Reimbursement Plan, with 100% vesting immediately.
• Outstanding group insurance plans and options offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with two Employee Assistance Plans (EAPs). Various plans and elections will have little to no premium cost to employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and nine paid holidays annually.
• Other benefits include Tuition Assistance, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Wellness Reimbursements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and supplemental insurances such as Colonial, Legal Sheild, and Pet Insurance.

This Asset Management Technician will primarily perform data collection by asset data gathering, information gathering, asset tagging, and the entering of assets into the Asset Management System (AMS) as well as coordinate work with the Asset Administrator and GIS Analyst.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects, inputs, and maintains data within the Asset Management System (AMS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Verifies data by comparing it to source documents, identify any errors and taking corrective action promptly.
• Utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) for accurate and efficient collection of geographical coordinates at locations.
• Maintains progress reports to stay on track and complete tasks.
• Coordinates efforts with the Asset Administrator and GIS Analyst to create the combined GIS and AMS dataset.
• Utilizes best practices to determine format, research data conversions, establish data specifications, update sources and ensure data integrity.
• Performs majority of work in the field.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and provides input and feedback on department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Participates in a team environment to assist in special projects and reports when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize GPS equipment.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task.
• Competency to research and access information from various sources to troubleshoot problems with GIS software and applications; compile, analyze and interpret numerous facts and details to solve problems; design and develop spreadsheets of basic difficulty and write routine reports.
• Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with all District employees, management, consultants, government officials and general public.
• Demonstrates with all interactions, a high level of quality customer service; a positive and professional demeanor; the ability to exercise sensitivity; the ability to handle stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to accurately compile, analyze, interpret facts to troubleshoot; arrive at conclusions and make logical decisions to solve problems; exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• HS diploma or GED.
• Experience using GPS equipment preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Basic GIS or CAD skills desired.
• Knowledge of asset management system or data entry processes preferred.
• Utility experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

This position consists primarily of field work with reoccurring office work and requires the frequent operation of a district vehicle to various work sites including remote locations. Office work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Field work includes exposure to all weather conditions and working in potentially hazardous environments which may involve handling and exposure to hazardous chemicals. This position requires full range of physical motion with hand/eye coordination: for frequent standing and walking including on uneven terrain; for the use of tools and equipment; to climb stairs, equipment, and ladders. Position includes the occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds and regular lifting of 20-50 pounds of equipment and tools. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay range: Min $50,600/yr. - Max $73,400/yr. Pay based on qualifications and experience. ECCV is an equal opportunity employer.