Fixed Asset Specialist

About the Department

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Property Management Division
Location: 2707 Dalton
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:00a - 4:00pm*
* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Fixed Asset Specialist supports the General Services Department by assisting in the tracking, tagging, inventory, and disposal of the City’s fixed assets. This position helps maintain accurate asset records in systems such as SAP and supports both office and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include updating asset information, conducting physical inventories, organizing surplus items, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is detailed oriented, organized, comfortable learning computer systems, and able to work in both administrative and warehouse environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Tag and track new assets, ensuring accurate and sequential assignment of inventory numbers

• Maintain and update asset records in SAP, Excel, Smartsheet, and related systems

• Support warehouse operations, including receiving, organizing, and storing assets and surplus items

• Conduct scheduled and periodic physical inventories across facilities and reconcile discrepancies

• Identify and document missing, lost, or stolen assets and help resolve inventory issues

• Process transfers, surplus, salvage, disposal, and retirement of assets and equipment

• Prepare routine reports such as asset listings, inventory summaries, and transaction logs

• Ensure compliance with City policies, procedures, and recordkeeping standards

• Communicate with departments regarding asset updates, inventory activities, and documentation needs

• Receive newly acquired vehicles and ensure proper tagging, documentation, and system entry

• Track vehicle assignments and maintain current assignment and key issuance records

• Monitor and record vehicle repairs, maintenance activity, and related cost information

• Coordinate vehicle tracking, including GPS/telematics updates and system oversight

• Process scrapping, salvaging, and retirement of vehicles following City guidelines

• Assist with managing surplus vehicles for auction, disposal, or transfer

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires an Associate's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
One year of experience in inventory control or materials management is required.
Two years of responsible experience in inventory control/materials management may be substituted for the degree requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.

Minimum Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.***

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:   No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 13
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
 
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6120.
 
If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6120 (TTY 7-1-1)
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.  
 
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is 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, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/