IT Purchasing Specialist

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Researches, coordinates and purchases technology across County and Departments, mobile devices, servers, switches, computers, etc.
• Manages mobile cellular device deployment from internal purchase approval forms to deployment of devices/services, including technical troubleshooting of hardware and carrier Services.
• Builds recurring reports, audits, identifies, and coordinates deployment of annual technology refresh items.
• Receives purchased items and creates/manages inventoried hardware.
• Administers and audit all cellular carrier accounts and rectify billing discrepancies.
• Collaborates with technology department team supervisors to create purchasing strategies/procedures/processes to optimize technology purchases.
• Updates existing process documentation and prepares control documentation, flowcharts, policies and procedures specific to IT purchases.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by four (4) years responsible experience in municipal procurement and practical application of current technology systems and associated software support systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

$21.53 - $24.73

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell county reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person