The TxDOT Asset Management Branch is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill an Asset Management Specialist position for our surplus property team. This position provides support to the department headquarters and 25 district offices throughout the state. The ideal candidate will have experience in receiving, screening, and disposal of surplus property; asset accounting; and/or computer programs including Excel and asset management databases.
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane Austin,TX
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
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Performs inventory and asset management support work for the Support Services Division. Work involves coordinating the disposition of surplus property for the Department. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
-Monitors the Support Services division surplus warehouse electronic mailbox for surplus requests.
-Coordinates the transport and receipt of Department assets between districts/divisions and the surplus warehouse.
-Receives and evaluates surplus Department assets to determine the condition of the items and the appropriate disposition action.
-Photographs surplus items that are in good condition and creates posting for reuse within the Department or upload for public auction.
-Enters data and maintains records of inventory, transfers, and sale of surplus assets.
-Prepares and coordinates the disposition of Department assets for public auction.
-Provides customer service to TxDOT employees and the public by answering questions regarding surplus items available for transfer or auction; informs online action buyers of payment receipt dates and item pickup deadlines.
-Assigns new asset tags and reprints asset tags that are damaged or missing numbers.
-Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience:
1 year of experience in inventory, asset management, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) College education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of:
-Records inventory and appraisal
-Inventory management method
-Inventory/stock control procedures
Proficient skill in:
-Maintaining property inventory and equipment, supplies or furniture
-Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers
-Evaluating products, equipment and material
-Conducting inventory activities
-Maintaining a safe working environment
-Prioritizing and organizing work assignments to meet deadlines
-Using computers and applicable software
Ability to:
-Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Other Attributes:
-Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.