What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Manager and GIS Technician position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST Asset Manager and GIS Technician Performs a variety of work
managing and updating the DPW Asset Management System and making updates
to the Town\'s GIS system. Makes regular contact with vendors and the
general public, and provides data as requested. Designated essential
personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: Maintains the DPWs Asset Management System,
including entering existing and new/upgraded assets into the System and
reviewing older assets; Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and
results on new and existing assets. Prepares annual updates to the DPW
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on data in the Asset Management
Program; Documents changes that should be made to the Asset Management
Plan. Researches records, maps and other data to obtain engineering
information, such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants,
etc.; Utilizes town equipment to locate underground utilities for
construction work; Participates in updating GIS maps and plans involving
the municipal infrastructure; Participates in preparation, development
and review of updates to the sewer, water, storm drainage and street
system maps and database. Maintains engineering library and
infrastructure records. Assists in researching projects including water
and sewer records, highway and drainage records, private deeds, etc.
Provides layouts and grades in support of in-house projects performed by
the Highway, Water, and Sewer divisions; Develops and maintains a
pavement management system for implementation into priority roadway
reconstruction and preservation projects. Performs survey work with
basic surveying equipment; Performs GPS locating of new and existing
utilities and updates record plans accordingly; Drafts detailed
dimensional drawings needed for street, water, sewer, drainage, and
other utility plans, systems and projects; Calculates dimensions,
profiles, writes specifications, and estimates quantities of materials
such as pipe, concrete and asphalt for budgeting purposes. Inspects
construction sites to determine conformance of site to design
specifications; Assists engineers to ensure construction and repair of
street, water or wastewater systems meet control requirements;
Participates in inspection of various subdivision projects for
compliance with subdivision control regulations and construction
standards, Department of Public Works specifications, water and sewer
regulations, etc. Determines applicable codes, regulations, and
requirements for assigned projects. Drafts and calculates field notes to
document quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project
plans and/or to document monthly and final progress estimates.
Participates in the preparation of estimates and bid specifications for
various Public Works projects, ensuring conformity with state, federal
and local standards, laws and mandates. Ensures that safety precautions
and rules are adhered to at all times. Performs other related duties as
required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Civil
Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, Geographic
Information Systems or similar fields PLUS three (3) to five (5) years
of experience in Civil Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical
Engineering, Geographic Information Systems or similar fields; OR a
combination of education, training, and/or experience which would
demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of
the position. Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts driver\'s license
Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain asset field and office data,
reports and systems Ability to effectively communicate complex technical
information, orally and in writing, to contractors, employees,
consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials
and the general public Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment
managing and updating the DPW Asset Management System and making updates
to the Town\'s GIS system. Makes regular contact with vendors and the
general public, and provides data as requested. Designated essential
personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: Maintains the DPWs Asset Management System,
including entering existing and new/upgraded assets into the System and
reviewing older assets; Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and
results on new and existing assets. Prepares annual updates to the DPW
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on data in the Asset Management
Program; Documents changes that should be made to the Asset Management
Plan. Researches records, maps and other data to obtain engineering
information, such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants,
etc.; Utilizes town equipment to locate underground utilities for
construction work; Participates in updating GIS maps and plans involving
the municipal infrastructure; Participates in preparation, development
and review of updates to the sewer, water, storm drainage and street
system maps and database. Maintains engineering library and
infrastructure records. Assists in researching projects including water
and sewer records, highway and drainage records, private deeds, etc.
Provides layouts and grades in support of in-house projects performed by
the Highway, Water, and Sewer divisions; Develops and maintains a
pavement management system for implementation into priority roadway
reconstruction and preservation projects. Performs survey work with
basic surveying equipment; Performs GPS locating of new and existing
utilities and updates record plans accordingly; Drafts detailed
dimensional drawings needed for street, water, sewer, drainage, and
other utility plans, systems and projects; Calculates dimensions,
profiles, writes specifications, and estimates quantities of materials
such as pipe, concrete and asphalt for budgeting purposes. Inspects
construction sites to determine conformance of site to design
specifications; Assists engineers to ensure construction and repair of
street, water or wastewater systems meet control requirements;
Participates in inspection of various subdivision projects for
compliance with subdivision control regulations and construction
standards, Department of Public Works specifications, water and sewer
regulations, etc. Determines applicable codes, regulations, and
requirements for assigned projects. Drafts and calculates field notes to
document quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project
plans and/or to document monthly and final progress estimates.
Participates in the preparation of estimates and bid specifications for
various Public Works projects, ensuring conformity with state, federal
and local standards, laws and mandates. Ensures that safety precautions
and rules are adhered to at all times. Performs other related duties as
required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Civil
Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical Engineering, Geographic
Information Systems or similar fields PLUS three (3) to five (5) years
of experience in Civil Engineering, Facility Management, Mechanical
Engineering, Geographic Information Systems or similar fields; OR a
combination of education, training, and/or experience which would
demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of
the position. Valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts driver\'s license
Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain asset field and office data,
reports and systems Ability to effectively communicate complex technical
information, orally and in writing, to contractors, employees,
consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials
and the general public Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment