JR. ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services, Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking a Procurement Analyst II to function as a Jr. Asset Management Analyst. You will review requests, maintain an automated inventory, and support asset management across hardware and software.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or associate degree with relevant experience, strong ServiceNow and IT asset background, and a NYC residency requirement as noted for city employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Associate degree with 12 months of satisfactory, full-time professional procurement experience.
• Four-year high school diploma with two years of related professional experience or education-equivalent.
• Combination of education and/or experience may be substituted as described.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate user requests and technical specifications for hardware and software for accuracy and compatibility.
• Support development and coordination of an automated inventory system and asset management database.
• Provide guidance to users regarding the request system to ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate receiving, distribution, installation, and relocation of inventory with timely updates to the Asset Management database.
• Collaborate with staff, including interns or consultants, providing direction on asset management tasks.
• Assist in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining programs to generate analytical reports from ServiceNow and inventory database.

Skills

ServiceNow

IT Asset Management

Technical support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 60 credits

High school diploma + 2 yrs exp

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE PROCUREMENT ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS’s technology services organization. Its mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.

Information Technology Services' Specifications and Inventory Control & Computer Distribution Services is recruiting for one (1) Procurement Analyst II, to function as Jr. Asset Management Analyst, who will:

• Assist in the review and evaluation of user requests and technical specifications for hardware and software to ensure accuracy and compatibility with the Agency’s technology environment.
• Support the development, planning, and coordination of maintaining an automated inventory system. Ensure that the system effectively utilizes complex database systems and integrations to meet the Agency’s asset management needs while complying with inventory control standards.
• Provide assistance and guidance to users regarding the request system to ensure that requests are accurate and processed in a timely manner.
• Help coordinate activities related to the receiving, distribution, installation, and relocation of inventory, ensuring timely and accurate updates to the Agency’s Asset Management database.
• Collaborate with unit staff, including interns or consultants, providing direction and oversight for their asset management-related tasks.
• Assist in designing, coding, testing, maintaining, and enhancing programs to generate analytical reports from the request system (ServiceNow) and inventory database for management review and daily operations of the Office of Specifications and Inventory Control & Computer Distribution Services.

Hours/Shift:

9:00am-5:00pm

PROCUREMENT ANALYST - 12158

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, and 12 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under "2" or "3" above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; or

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in ServiceNow, IT Asset Management or a similar role. - Strong understanding of hardware and software configurations and requirements. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide effective technical support. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.