City of Tampa

Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (#030315) N31

$33.97-$50.87 Hourly / $5,888.13-$8,817.47 Monthly / $70,657.60-$105,809.60 Yearly

Introduction

Highly responsible professional work managing logistics coordination and administrative support for the City of Tampa's information technology hardware and technology services procurement. 

Nature Of Work

This position specializes in vendor relationship coordination, billing administration, inventory management, and technical service delivery support. Serves as operational liaison between departments, vendors, and the procurement team. Works under general supervision with considerable initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Duties

Coordinates vendor relationships for IT hardware and technology services including managed services, installations, and telecommunications. Monitors service level agreements, tracks performance metrics, and resolves service issues. Maintains vendor scorecards and performance documentation. Administers billing for technology services including telecommunications and managed print services. Reviews and processes invoices, reconciles accounts, tracks expenditures, maintains financial records, and resolves billing discrepancies.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of: Coordinates receiving, inspection, and distribution of IT hardware. Implements asset tracking procedures and maintains records of inventory, service history, and equipment lifecycle data. 

Ability to: Provides coordination support for IT deployments, implementations, and upgrades. Tracks timelines, coordinates communications, and schedules vendor resources. Maintains procurement documentation ensuring regulatory compliance, organizes contract files, and gathers technical requirements. Supports vendor evaluation and market research activities. Provides training to staff on procurement procedures, vendor management, and billing protocols.

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary office work with extended computer use. Occasional travel to vendor sites and City facilities. Ability to lift materials up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, supply chain management, or related field and three (3) years of experience in IT hardware coordination, technology services administration, or vendor management with demonstrated experience in contract coordination, billing administration, and inventory management.

OR 

An equivalent combination of education (not less than high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that provides the required competencies.

Licenses or Certifications

IT CAUCUS Certified Technology Procurement Specialist (CTPS) OR Certified Technology Procurement Executive (CTPE) certification

Valid Florida driver's license

Ability to pass comprehensive background check and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements.

Preferred Certifications

International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM) Certified Hardware Asset Management 
Professional (CHAMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

CLASS: 030315; REV: 3/9/2026;