Base Equipment Control Officer (BECO)

Overview

At Vision IT, we put people first-our employees, their families and customers. As a Logistician – Base Equipment Control Officer (BECO), you will play a critical role in managing IT hardware assets for Los Angeles AFB (LAAFB) by overseeing inventory control, shipping, receiving, tracking, and disposal of IT assets. You will also provide guidance and training to property custodians, ensuring compliance with DoD asset management policies. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and expertise in asset management processes to support mission-critical IT logistics operations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring IT equipment accountability, and coordinating warehouse operations to optimize IT asset utilization.

Key Responsibilities

IT Asset Management & Logistics

• Oversee shipping, receiving, tracking, and disposal of IT hardware assets, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS) and update asset information in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1203 IT Asset Management policies. 
• Perform IT equipment transfers, reconciling asset discrepancies, and updating property custodians with current records.
• Manage IT equipment lifecycle tracking, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, returns and disposal.
• Coordinate with Government leadership and property custodians to ensure all IT assets are properly accounted for.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and transportation of IT hardware, including secure disposal per DLA Disposition Services (DLA DS) guidelines.

Property Custodian Support & Training

• Train new Property Custodians (PCs) within 30 days of appointment, ensuring they understand IT asset management responsibilities.
• Maintain a current roster of all Property Custodians and update DPAS records within three (3) business days of any personnel changes.
• Provide guidance on defective assets and warranty returns, ensuring efficient handling and replacements.
• Assist unit property custodians with inventory reconciliation, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and distribute standardized training materials to support property custodian responsibilities.
• Compliance & Inventory Control
• Ensure all IT asset records are accurately documented and compliant with Government regulations.
• Conduct regular audits to verify IT equipment accountability and prepare reports on asset movement and status.
• Perform monthly and ad-hoc reporting on received, turned-in, and shipped IT assets.
• Generate DD1348 documentation for IT asset turn-ins and ensure compliance with disposal procedures.
• Coordinate Base shipments and generate DD1149 documentation.
• Coordinate Base-to-Base transfers and collaborate with Department of the Air Force IT Asset Management (DAFECO) as needed.

Warehouse & Operational Support

• Oversee IT warehouse operations, ensuring efficient handling, storage, and security of IT assets.
• Schedule and manage customer pick-up/drop-off appointments, ensuring accountability and proper record-keeping.
• Operate and maintain Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) forklifts and trucks for IT asset transportation.
• Ensure lost or damaged IT equipment is reported, and necessary actions are taken per Government guidelines.
• Monitor DAFECO SharePoint and attend quarterly DAFECO Town Halls for policy updates and guidance.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• 15+ years of experience in logistics, IT asset management, or warehouse operations.
• 3+ years of experience managing IT hardware tracking, shipping, receiving, and disposal.
• Expertise in Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) and Government IT asset management policies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to lift and transport IT hardware, operate forklifts and Government vehicles, and work in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with DoD asset tracking regulations, inventory audits, and IT equipment lifecycle management.

Certifications (Preferred):

IT Asset Management (ITAM) Certification or equivalent.

ITIL Foundation

Forklift Operation Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Security Clearance: Secret or higher (must be eligible for DoD clearance).

Why Vision IT?

At Vision IT, we lead with People First, ensuring our employees and customers thrive. We foster an environment of compassion, servant leadership, and operational excellence, enabling our teams to support mission-critical logistics with integrity and professionalism. If you are passionate about IT asset management, logistics, and ensuring operational success in a DoD environment, we want you on our team.

At Vision IT, we prioritize the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Company matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage for dental care, eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous policy to maintain work-life balance.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term protection for financial stability.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Coverage for life and accidental death/dismemberment.
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary benefits for critical illness, accident, and hospital care.

We are dedicated to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Vision IT's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.