Asset Technician - Public Works

Salary Range: $25.53 - $34.47

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.53 - $30.00

Short Job Description:

Benefits:  This position is benefits eligible.  Please view our benefits guide  here.

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Job Summary:

The Asset Technician is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and accuracy of the Public Works infrastructure asset database. This role includes digitizing maps, entering and managing spreadsheet and GIS data, preparing digital maps and reports for capital improvement and special projects, and assisting with infrastructure system planning and management. The position plays a key role in maintaining and updating the department’s asset and maintenance management systems, ensuring accurate inventory records for both infrastructure assets (e.g., traffic signals, irrigation systems, lighting) and department resources (e.g., equipment, repair parts). The Asset Technician works with various divisions to ensure data integrity, support project planning, and enhance operational efficiency through effective asset tracking.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree (two-year degree) in GIS or related field, or completion of a certification program of comparable length.
• Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including experience with map creation, spatial analysis, and data management.
• Understanding of spatial data concepts, coordinate systems, and geodatabases.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

OR 
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Data collection methods and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) software.
• Ability to edit, analyze, and visualize geospatial data to support planning and decision-making
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.
• Research skills, including the ability to utilize a variety of tools to ask questions, gather information, and review, analyze, and interpret data.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), ERSI ArcGIS Suite 9.3 or higher, AUTOCAD version 12 or higher, and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.

Essential Functions:

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