ASSET MANAGER

$74,265 - $81,691/Yr

Dorchester County Sc Emergency Medical Services - Saint George, SC

Full-time

Saint George, SC

About the position

The Asset Manager position is a critical role within Dorchester County, SC, responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of asset management principles and practices. This position operates under the supervision of the Director of Business Services and plays a vital role in identifying all assets within the County. The Asset Manager will develop a comprehensive maintenance and replacement schedule for these assets, ensuring that they are managed effectively and efficiently. The role requires planning, organizing, and implementing various programs related to fixed assets and project accounting, all while adhering to major organizational policies. The Asset Manager will report program progress to executive-level administration through detailed reports and conferences, ensuring transparency and accountability in asset management practices. In this role, the Asset Manager will oversee the development and implementation of a computerized work management system that supports the asset management program. This includes entering data into the system to produce accurate reports for various stakeholders, including risk management, facilities maintenance, public works, fleet maintenance, and more. The Asset Manager will also be responsible for preparing a comprehensive plan for all County assets, which will be updated regularly to reflect changes and improvements. Additionally, the position involves developing and recommending asset management policies and strategies aimed at minimizing the total cost of ownership while increasing reliability and meeting performance standards across the organization. The Asset Manager will implement policies and procedures to ensure oversight and accountability of County assets, including maintaining a fixed asset inventory system. This role requires collaboration with multiple departments to plan, test, and execute upgrades and enhancements to assets, aligning with Countywide strategic goals. The Asset Manager will also prepare an annual 5-10 year asset maintenance and replacement plan in conjunction with the budget document, monitor and approve expenditures related to assets, and recommend adjustments as necessary. Furthermore, the position involves analyzing program data to recognize issues and trends, identifying options and consequences, and developing conclusions and recommendations to improve asset management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of an asset management program incorporating a computerized work management system.
• Enters data into the computer system to produce accurate reports for stakeholders such as risk management and facilities maintenance.
• Prepares a comprehensive plan for all County assets and updates it on an ongoing basis.
• Develops and recommends an asset management policy and strategy to minimize total cost of ownership and increase reliability.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure oversight and accountability of County assets.
• Develops and reports maintenance and replacement schedules to stakeholder departments.
• Publishes a 5-10 year asset maintenance and replacement plan annually in conjunction with the budget document.
• Monitors and approves expenditures related to assets and recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Works with county departments to plan, test, and execute upgrades and enhancements to assets.
• Coordinates and collaborates with multiple departments to identify assets and establish service dates and property values.
• Ensures proper disposition of assets in the computerized accounting system at least twice a year.
• Prepares the annual roll forward schedule of accumulated depreciation for the annual audit.
• Analyzes program data, recognizes issues and trends, and develops conclusions and recommendations.
• Performs general administrative and clerical work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of related work experience.
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred.
• Ability to obtain Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Diploma level certification within two years of entering the position.