JR. ASSET MANAGEMENT ANALYST

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES in New York City is hiring a Procurement Analyst II to function as a Jr. Asset Management Analyst within ITS. The role focuses on asset management, reviewing requests, and improving inventory processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating hardware/software requests, maintaining the asset system, guiding users, and generating reports from ServiceNow and the inventory database to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent combination.
• Experience with procurement of goods/services preferred.
• Experience with IT hardware/software and contract management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Function as Jr. Asset Management Analyst for asset management tasks.
• Review user requests and technical specs for hardware/software compatibility.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an automated inventory system.
• Provide guidance to users to ensure timely and accurate requests.
• Coordinate receiving, distribution, installation, and relocation of inventory.
• Oversee interns or consultants on asset management tasks.
• Design, code, test, and enhance programs to generate analytical reports from ServiceNow and inventory database.

Skills

ServiceNow experience

IT Asset Management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 12 months experience

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Education/experience equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

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

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• 2. 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
• 3. 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
• 4. 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.