Parks Asset Management Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Discounts on camping

PSLF eligible

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Parks Asset Management Coordinator to lead statewide asset management activities for Virginia State Parks.

You will serve as the enterprise asset management system expert, oversee asset tracking, perform data integrity checks, and develop workflows, plans, and performance metrics to support preventive maintenance and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience evaluating asset data for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience setting performance goals using data and industry trends.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Asset Management software.
• Experience developing guidelines, workflows, and manuals for asset management.
• Ability to train and support staff in software usage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Enterprise Asset Management System expert and administrator for statewide asset tracking.
• Oversee statewide asset tracking for Virginia State Parks.
• Conduct data integrity checks, develop workflows, and maintain configurations.
• Provide analysis and recommendations related to asset lifecycle, replacement planning, and capital project prioritization.
• Develop, update, and implement asset management procedures, work plans, and performance metrics.
• Complete annual audits and on-site visits across parks to evaluate asset conditions and staff usage of tools.
• Advance agency-wide compliance with preventive maintenance workflows and sustainability goals.
• Provide training and technical assistance to field and headquarters staff and expand use of asset management technology.
• Coordinate with divisions on budget development, capital planning, risk mitigation, and data integration.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Training staff

Budgeting

Workflow development

Tools

Open Gov Enterprise Asset Management

Cartegraph Asset Management

Job description

Title: Parks Asset Management Coordinator

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $72,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives. DCR is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Virginia State Parks’ Resource Management Section is accepting applications for a ParksAsset Management Coordinator.

As a Parks Asset Management Coordinator, you will:

• Serve as the Enterprise Asset Management System expert and primary administrator, overseeing statewide asset tracking for Virginia State Parks.
• Conduct data integrity checks, develop workflows, and maintain structural configurations within the asset management system.
• Provide analysis and recommendations related to asset lifecycle, replacement planning, and capital project prioritization.
• Develop, update, and implement asset management procedures, annual work plans, and performance metrics.
• Complete annual audits and on-site visits across a subsection of parks to evaluate asset conditions and staff utilization of asset management tools.
• Advance agency-wide compliance with preventive maintenance workflows, sustainability goals, and best practices in asset lifecycle management.
• Provide training and technical assistance to field and headquarters staff and help expand the use of asset management technology.
• Coordinate with other divisions on budget development, capital planning, risk mitigation, and integration of asset data into financial and operational strategies.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to apply and communicate detailed knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle planning, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience evaluating asset data for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience establishing performance goals and strategies using data and industry trends.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Asset Management software.
• Experience developing guidelines, workflows, and manuals for asset management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support staff in software utilization and best practices.
• Experience in business administration, facilities management, or equivalent experience in asset management.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in asset management within a parks and recreation or natural resources setting.
• Experience working with Open Gov Enterprise Asset Management, formerly Cartegraph Asset Management.
• Experience managing multiple facilities or infrastructure assets across a decentralized organization.
• Familiarity with capital planning, preventive maintenance programs, and sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 55000 or APPA guidelines for asset management.
• Experience in managing GIS data.
• Certification in asset management (e.g., IAM Certificate, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or related field preferred.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two‑night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one‑night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.