Position: Hardware Procurement Specialist

Position Summary:

Under the technical direction of the IT Supervisor, the incumbent of this position provides assistance to schools and administration to configure computer and peripheral technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to schools and administration to configure computer and peripheral technology;
• Provides pricing information and draft purchase requisitions for computer technology and related peripherals;
• Keeps an updated list of technology to address the school systems’ needs and associated prices;
• Assists in reviewing all technology acquisition requisitions and assisting in the approval process for the school system;
• Assists as needed, with newly acquired technology integration and reestablishing integration of moved technologies;
• Assists the purchasers with establishing a connection to network services, e-mail, Internet access and to assist with applications, installations, configurations; and
• Troubleshoots and recommends fixes for work station problems.

Qualifications:

• Considerable experience with operating and building databases; good experience with desktop computers and peripheral;
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel;
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; and
• Effective human relation skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Minimum A.A. Degree in Computer Technology, Business Applications or a related field with three (3) years; of experience in computer hardware procurement; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.