Parks Asset Management Coordinator

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 Parks Asset 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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for this position. DCR does not accept applications, résumés, cover letters, or other materials in any format outside of the online system. Please ensure your online application and/or résumé are complete and accurately reflect your duties, skills, and relevant work experience.

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

The duties and responsibilities of this position allow for flexibility in duty location, with a minimum of 3 days a month reporting to the Central Office in Richmond, VA.

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check. All employees within Virginia State Parks are required to wear state-issued uniforms and may work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

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).

🌲 Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that make every visit memorable.

Employee benefits include:

• 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: HR@DCR.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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