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VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
VALUES
Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent
Hiring Range: $79,000.00 - $89,000.00 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm; subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Responsible for maximizing the business value of El Paso County’s IT Assets – hardware, software, or both – depending on assigned focus. This position ensures compliance with internal policies and external requirements while optimizing asset utilization, managing financial, technical, and cybersecurity risks, and maximizing the business value of IT investments. The role supports the procurement, deployment, maintenance, tracking, and retirement of assets and may focus on hardware, software, or both, depending on organizational needs. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
- Develops, implements, and maintains organization-wide IT asset management (ITAM) strategies, policies, standards, and processes to manage hardware and/or software assets from acquisition through disposal.
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Maintains a comprehensive and accurate inventory of IT assets (hardware and software), ensuring regular audits and reconciliations are performed to uphold data quality and compliance.
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Oversees lifecycle processes such as procurement, deployment, upgrades, transfers, reclamation, retirement, and disposal of IT assets.
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Manages compliance with software licensing agreements, hardware warranties, vendor contracts, and other regulatory and legal obligations.
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Supports cost optimization efforts through license usage tracking, hardware utilization analysis, contract negotiation, reclamation efforts, and waste reduction.
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Monitors asset lifecycle events, including warranty tracking, end-of-life management, license renewals, and refresh planning.
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Provides timely and accurate asset reporting and analytics for internal stakeholders, including usage metrics, compliance status, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.
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Collaborates cross-functionally with IT, procurement, finance, legal, security, and department leadership to align IT asset management practices with organizational goals.
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Serves as the subject matter expert for IT asset management and advises on best practices, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
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Manages vendor relationships and negotiations related to hardware and/or software asset procurement, support contracts, service-level agreements, and renewals.
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Identifies and implements process improvements, automation opportunities, and technological enhancements to improve asset management efficiency and effectiveness.
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Provides training, support, and guidance to staff and stakeholders on IT asset management tools, compliance requirements, and best practices.
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Ensures data privacy and cybersecurity practices are adhered to during hardware disposal or software decommissioning processes.
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Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.
Supervision Received: Receives General Supervision: This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Thorough knowledge of IT asset lifecycle management (hardware and/or software), including procurement, inventory tracking, deployment, maintenance, and disposal.
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Knowledge of software licensing models, terms, conditions, and compliance requirements.
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Knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies for IT assets.
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Proficiency with asset management systems, tools, and methodologies.
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Strong analytical skills, including the ability to quickly and accurately wrangle, analyze, and interpret data, as well as identify and define data integrity issues and make recommendations for resolution. Ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze data. Ability to develop sound and valid recommendations.
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization. Ability to work cross-functionally with teams and key stakeholders, utilizing analytical skills in understanding data flows, dissecting problems, and delivering clear recommendations and guidance.
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Ability to articulate data findings using both technical and non-technical language.
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Ability to conduct asset audits, analyze usage data, manage contract compliance, and identify optimization opportunities.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to articulate user needs in technical and non-technical terms.
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Must have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
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Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
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Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
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Three years of experience in managing IT asset management, procurement, lifecycle management, or similar large-scale roles.
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Experience managing hardware lifecycle processes and extensive vendor relationships in enterprise environments.
Preferred Education and Experience
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Experience implementing or significantly enhancing asset management processes in medium to large enterprise environments with 5,000+ assets.
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Experience implementing asset management practices, systems, or large-scale audits and optimization initiatives.
Licenses/Certificates
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Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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Professional certification in IT Asset Management (CSAM, CHAMP, CITAM) preferred.
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Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications as applicable to position.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Duties are primarily performed in an office and remote work environment, dependent upon department discretion and business need; some travel may be required.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.
