Technology Services - Asset Analyst

Pittsburgh Water is seeking an Asset Analyst in support of our strategic effort to expand our enterprise Asset Management Program. The position will collaborate across departments to implement best practices in asset management and assist with training on software programs used for asset management, such as GIS and Trimble Unity Maintain/Field (Cityworks). The Asset Analyst position will be responsible for working with field workers and management to develop and implement new processes within these systems to advance Pittsburgh Water’s asset management goals. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the ongoing use of Trimble Unity Maintain (Cityworks) through administration of the software as well as end-user training.
• Gather feedback and business requirements from end users and work with the Asset Management Program Manager to determine system or policy changes needed to improve asset management practices.
• Develop content to promote training efforts such as Standard Operating Procedures, training documents/tutorials, and other content as needed.
• Perform data quality checks to ensure data collected by Trimble Unity users supports Pittsburgh Water’s long-term asset management goals.
• Perform field work using tools such as ESRI Field Maps to catalog Pittsburgh Water’s assets.
• Update asset management records to include historic documents, product manuals, and vendor invoices to ensure Pittsburgh Water has complete information about assets managed in Trimble Unity Maintain.
• Research best practices in asset management and stay informed on new advances in the asset management space that can be applied to Pittsburgh Water’s initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management Program Manager on the development of a Strategic Asset Management Plan and keep the Plan updated as changes are made.
• Assist with data input to track Pittsburgh Water projects in Trimble Unity Maintain.
• Work with vendors to provide feedback on needed enhancements and technical issues to ensure technology tools support Pittsburgh Water’s needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned., No direct reports / Will receive supervision directly from the Program Manager, Asset Management. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on even and uneven surfaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate or quiet noise level in the office work environment. The employee will frequently travel to different sites during all seasons to perform duties. Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours and/or recalled during emergency situations or other extensive periods. MEDICAL EXAMINATION Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician. DRUG TESTING Employment may be contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to randomized drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and for reasonable suspicion. PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Ability to successfully pass a thorough investigation consisting of a criminal history check, verification of prior employment and performance, reference, and credentials checks, and in some cases credit history. Applicants are subject to a System for Award Management (SAM) or any successor system search as maintained by the General Services Administration (GSA) to ensure compliance with federal procurement and non-procurement programs.

Do you have experience in Vendor communication?, * Knowledge of GIS tools as well as experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System are strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal, writing, and organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and asset management principles into easy-to-understand language.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with end users of Trimble Unity Maintain (Cityworks), from executive leadership to front-line workers.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and concurrent tasks at once while remaining flexible to changing requirements and priorities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, manage time to ensure deadlines are consistently met, and produce results under tight deadlines., The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science or related discipline preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant professional experience; two (2) years of experience using core software tools used for asset management, such as GIS or CMMS software, preferred.
• Experience and exposure to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors (e.g., treatment, distribution and collection systems, utility management, sustainability, conservation, etc.) or government sector work preferred., Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator’s License at the time of application or prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment. Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with the Pittsburgh Water: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, or Westmoreland.