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IT Asset Analyst I
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17350
Department
Universal Services
Opening Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
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 ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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.
Requirements
Education:
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:
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.
Preferences
Education:
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.
General Information
Location:
Work Arrangement:
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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in IT asset management or related roles? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in IT asset management or related roles. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Do you have 5+ years of IT asset management experience?
06
Do you have familiarity with IT asset management software/tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Ivanti, Freshservice)?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx