What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Management Technician position at Harris County?
Job Summary:
The County is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Asset Management Technician to play a vital role in managing infrastructure asset data. As part of the Asset Management Team, you will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy of asset data within the County’s adopted OpenGov Cartegraph asset management system. With nearly 8,000 miles of roads and 25 new Right-of-Way infrastructure asset types being integrated, maintaining an up-to-date and accurate asset inventory is crucial for the County’s long-term planning and operations.
In this role, you will work closely with engineers, GIS specialists, and public works teams to ensure that asset data is properly recorded, maintained, and analyzed to support data-driven decision-making. Your work will involve data collection, quality control, reporting, and assisting with system support for staff using the asset management software. Additionally, you will help develop data protocols, conduct research, and generate reports to optimize the County’s infrastructure asset management.
This position is ideal for someone meticulous, organized, and technically skilled, with experience in asset management, GIS, data entry, or public works infrastructure. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a growing and dynamic environment that directly impacts public infrastructure, this role is for you.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform QA/QC checks to ensure asset data accuracy and consistency.
- Identify and correct discrepancies in asset records.
- Develop and implement data protocols to maintain high-quality records.
- Maintain a structured database of infrastructure assets, including location, condition, work history, and ownership.
- Assist in developing workflows and best practices for managing asset records.
- Provide technical support to County staff on Cartegraph Asset Management software or similar platforms.
- Troubleshoot software-related issues and train users on asset management procedures.
- Generate reports, summaries, and data visualizations to support decision-making.
- Analyze asset lifecycle trends and infrastructure conditions to aid in planning.
- Collaborate with engineers, GIS teams, and public works staff to align asset data with operational needs.
- Assist with special projects, system upgrades, and County initiatives to enhance asset management efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education and Experience:
- Education: High school diploma and 4 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Engineering, Data Management, or a related field preferred
- Asset management principles, data collection techniques, and best practices.
- GIS concepts, mapping, and spatial data analysis.
- Infrastructure asset types, such as roads, bridges, and right-of-way elements.
- QA/QC procedures for ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- County policies and regulatory requirements for asset tracking and reporting.
- Data Management & Analysis – Ability to collect, enter, and analyze asset data efficiently.
- Technical Proficiency – Experience using Cartegraph, GIS tools, or other asset management platforms.
- Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy and completeness of infrastructure asset records.
- Problem-solving – Identifying and resolving data inconsistencies and system issues.
- Communication – Effectively conveying technical information to diverse stakeholders.
- Organizational Skills – Managing large datasets and maintaining structured asset inventories.
- Team Collaboration – Working with public works staff, engineers, and GIS teams to optimize asset workflows.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
