Hybrid IT Asset & Cost Optimization Specialist

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan 401(a)

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist to oversee the lifecycle of hardware and software assets, ensuring license compliance and accurate IT billing for departments. The role also coordinates recycling or sale of decommissioned equipment and supports IT operations with front desk duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of cross-team collaboration to optimize asset costs.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in a directly related field or similar duties.
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, implementing, and communicating policies for purchasing, tracking, and managing IT assets—from acquisition to retirement.
• Entering asset details (serial numbers, tags) into the inventory system and keeping data accurate, up to date, and auditable.
• Auditing software licenses, warranties, and maintenance agreements against usage to ensure legal compliance and timely upgrades.
• Processing chargebacks to County departments using the IT Billing system and helping departmental leads with questions about their costs.
• Building vendor relationships to manage the auction, sale, or recycling of decommissioned equipment.
• Serving as a backup for the County operator line and IT Department front desk as needed.
• Demonstrating commitment to being respectful and valuing differences among individuals.

Skills

Inventory management

Asset tracking

Licensing audits

IT billing

Vendor relationships

Data accuracy

Documentation

Customer service

Technical writing

IT hardware knowledge

Education

ITIL Foundations Certification preferred

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Larimer County is seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist to oversee the lifecycle of hardware and software assets, ensuring license compliance and accurate IT billing for departments. The role also coordinates recycling or sale of decommissioned equipment and supports IT operations with front desk duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of cross-team collaboration to optimize asset costs.