IT Asset Analyst I

About Harris County and Universal Services: Harris County Universal Services is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a IT Asset Analyst to join our team.

Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services.

Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County’s governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.

This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.

The IT Asset Analyst is responsible for managing and maintaining an accurate inventory of all IT assets within the organization. This role involves tracking hardware and software assets, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and supporting procurement and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of IT infrastructure and asset management best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the organization’s IT asset inventory database with accurate information on hardware, software, licenses, and warranties.

• Monitor IT asset lifecycle, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal.

• Collaborate with procurement, IT operations, and finance teams to ensure proper documentation and compliance of IT assets.

• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of IT assets to identify discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.

• Track software license usage and ensure compliance with vendor agreements and corporate policies.

• Support IT asset-related reporting and provide insights for budget planning and cost control.

• Assist in the implementation and improvement of IT asset management tools and processes.

• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries regarding asset status, availability, and lifecycle.

• Ensure proper tagging and classification of assets for easy identification and tracking.

• Help coordinate IT asset disposal and recycling following company and regulatory guidelines.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]. 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:

• GED/High School Diploma

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Basic understanding of IT hardware, software, and licensing concepts.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

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. Education:

• Bachelors Degree

Experience:

• 3-5+ years in IT asset management or related roles is highly desirable.

• 5+ years of IT asset management experience

• Familiarity with IT asset management software/tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Ivanti, Freshservice) is a plus.

Location:

• 406 Caroline St., Houston, TX 77002

Work Arrangement:

• Onsite 5 days/week

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.