Assets Manager

hamiltoncountyindiana; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Hamilton, Indiana, invites applications for an Assets Manager in the Highway Department. This full-time position oversees road, bridge, and small structure inventories, using GIS and database software to maintain accurate records and support budgeting and GASB reporting.

A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, computer technology, or a related area is required, with asset-management and GIS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with GIS and asset management preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills for GASB compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees road, bridge, and small structure inventories using database and GIS software.
• Submits roadway changes to INDOT for inclusion into the county's official road inventory.
• Maintains County GIS system and Department's inventory for road changes.
• Produces annual Highway Department MD&A with GASB 34 and related reporting.
• Creates and maintains Highway Department section of the County Website with project maps and pages.
• Assists staff with GIS problems and large-scale printing.
• Maintains Access database for transportation projects and tracks costs using Workday and Excel.

Skills

Database management

GIS software

Excel

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in business, accounting, computer technology, or related area

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcPro

Microsoft Access

Excel

Workday

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat

Job description

Location

1700 S 10th Street - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Assets Manager

DEPARTMENT: Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $42.11 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as the Assets Manager for the Hamilton County Highway Department, responsible for overseeing upkeep of various management systems and infrastructure inventories of the Department as required.

Duties

• Coordinates and oversees the road, bridge, and small structure inventories using database and GIS software. Develops and oversees prospective inventories, yet to be developed, including sidewalks, multiuse paths, and landscape features. Maintains the road network centerline file in ESRA ArcPro software in conjunction with Microsoft access database software.
• Submits roadway changes to Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) for inclusion into Hamilton County's official road inventory maintained by INDOT. Documents removal of roads from State inventory due to annexations by cities and towns. Enters and updates County GIS system and Department's inventory for road changes and deletions.
• Answers jurisdictional questions related to newly acquired assets or deletions of assets.
• Provides necessary inventory and condition analysis of County's highway assets as required to comply with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Reporting Model, including accounting for and reporting financial data. Tracks project and maintenance activity costs for all assets. Tracks construction in progress, maintenance preservation costs, and capitalizing infrastructure costs at project completion. Works with the Auditors Office Asset Management staff.
• Produces annual Highway Department Management Discussion and Analysis with required supplemental information for GASB 34. Prepares Department's Capital Asset Policy for GASB 34. Assists other County agencies in writing and implementing the County-wide Capital Asset Policy for GASB 34.
• Provides analysis and summary of bi-annual bridge performance conditions and annual road performance ratings for GASB 34 required supplemental information (management discussion and analysis) portion of the report.
• Creates and maintains Highway Department section of County Website, including Transportation Improvement Project Interactive Map and associated project pages for County Website, including online forms and specifications, public meeting information, and road closures.
• Maintains Access database for transportation projects. Assigns accounting codes for projects. Tracks project costs using Workday, Microsoft Access, and Excel software. Works closely with Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Assistant on these duties.
• Utilizes ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Acrobat to produce a wide range of thematic maps based on road, bridge, or project attributes, including, but not limited to, jurisdictional maps, snow routes, right-of-way takes, flood plains, and road performance ratings.
• Assists staff with GIS problems and large-scale printing.
• Assists Department staff by formatting and updating the Transportation Improvement Plan.
• Assist GIS Administrator and/or Right of Way Manager with reviewing legal descriptions as needed.
• Works with Pavement Specialist on the maintenance of road inventory condition ratings for maintenance and reporting needs.
• Conducts annual analysis of aggregate and bituminous mix bid prices for award taking into account geographical considerations.
• Exchanges information with other municipalities, utilities, drainage districts, and railroads to coordinate County activities as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues by periodically attending seminars and meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in business, accounting, computer technology, or related area, and a minimum o