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Fixed Asset Specialist
City of Houston
Houston Health Department
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,708.75 - $1,995.42
per week
Type
Full Time
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January 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing the inventory of equipment, supplies, and other assets for the Houston Health Department, including tracking items, updating records, handling deliveries, and preparing items for disposal.
It requires organizing physical counts, coordinating with staff and vendors, and using specific software to keep everything accurate.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in inventory or warehouse work, who enjoys hands-on tasks and working in a team environment.
Key Requirements
- Associate's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- One year of experience in inventory control or materials management
- Two years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree
- Proficiency in maintaining equipment and consumable inventories using tools like Wasp Mobile Asset and Wasp Inventory Control
- Ability to conduct physical inventories, including yearly and quarterly cycles
- Skills in receiving shipments, coordinating with end users and vendors, and preparing salvaged items for disposal
- Comfort with routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemicals
Full Job Description
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN: 37788
Division: Administrative Services
Section: Fixed Assets Inventory
Location: 10706 Craighead, Houston, Texas 77025
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:30a - 4:00p*
* Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintain and update records for the various inventories that the Houston Health Department is responsible for. Which includes tracking, controlling, and properly depreciating and disposing of assets, and maintaining accurate counts for consumables that we house for the various programs that fall under HHD.
- Maintain Equipment Inventory- Wasp Mobile Asset
- Maintain Consumable Inventory- Wasp Inventory Control
- Physical Asset Yearly Inventory- Site to Site/ Tagging Quarterly Grant asset cycle inventory
SAP Pharmacy and other program Receivers/ Paperwork - Receive items into warehouse from UPS/FedEx and vendors
- Coordination with End Users (Delivery notifications/ Inventory and Wasp Training)
- Coordination with Vendors (Returns/ Order Status)
- Prepare Salvaged Items for Compucycle/ Recycle/ARA
This position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field.
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.
Qualifications
Additional Information
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 832-393-4882.
If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-4882 (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.
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