IT Asset Management Specialist

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

FSA or HSA

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer-m

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking an IT Asset Management Specialist to oversee the lifecycle of hardware and software assets, ensure license compliance, and manage the IT billing application for department charges. The role also handles external programs for recycling or selling decommissioned equipment.

Ideal candidates are organized problem-solvers who enjoy structuring complex systems, collaborating across teams, and optimizing IT assets and costs.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties.
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with data accuracy across systems.
• Knowledge of servers, PCs, network switches, radios, mobile devices, and software licenses.

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.

Skills

Inventory management

Data accuracy

License compliance

Vendor relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Inventory software

Networking basics

Education

ITIL Foundations Certification preferred

Tools

Asset tracking software

IT Billing system

Asset inventory tools

Job description

The IT Asset Management Specialist manages the lifecycle of the County’s hardware and software assets. Key responsibilities include tracking inventory, ensuring software license compliance, and managing the IT billing application to charge departments for their assigned assets. This role also oversees external programs for recycling or selling decommissioned equipment.

This position is ideal for an organized problem-solver who enjoys bringing structure to complex systems, partnering across teams, and optimizing IT assets and costs.

We believe our values (Collaboration, Customer Focus, Civility, Accountability, Innovation, and Agility) drive our success, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We know it's important to support each other, which means maintaining a healthy balance of work and personal time and offering benefits that help us all live fulfilling lives.

Important:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule and requires at least three in-office days per week.
• On-site work for this position will occur at: 200 W. Oak St. (Fort Collins, CO)
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• To be considered for this position, you must upload a cover letter and a resume.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to convey technical and administrative information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail with proven ability to inventory, audit, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies across systems.
• Practical competence in operating and maintaining specialized inventory tracking software.
• Solid working knowledge of core IT assets, including servers, PCs, network switches, radios, mobile devices, and software licenses.
• Understanding of network connectivity, including physical/virtual circuits, ports, IP services, and analog phone lines.
• Skilled at researching complex product, service, and vendor-related issues to drive resolution.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

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

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

To view the full job descriptions, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Inventory_Quality_Control_Specialist