INVENTORY SPECIALIST II - 1110

GRADE - 110

STARTING PAY RANGE - $25.72 - $28.95/HOURLY - plus a comprehensive benefits package

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Maintains inventory levels of supplies and equipment; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to procure and store needed parts and supplies for assigned area of responsibility. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain positive working relationships with other City employees, outside vendors, and the public. The principal duties of this class can be performed in either an administrative or shop environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Maintains, receives, issues, stocks, and establishes a warehouse of inventory items;
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, including requesting bids;
• Maintains a thorough and accurate inventory of all items within the warehouse, including receiving, issuing, and filling requisitions for inventory items;
• Bills parts to proper vehicles and/or accounts;
• Resolves issues with vendors and customers and makes necessary corrections;
• Purchases hand and power tools for use in maintenance operations;
• Coordinates services with outside contractors, including electrical, plumbing, floor covering, HVAC, and related maintenance operations;
• Issues purchase orders;
• Delivers parts as needed;
• Issues tools, supplies, and equipment to designated personnel;
• Ensures a clean, safe, and operational warehouse environment;
• Operates a forklift, hand truck and various hand tools as needed;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of current inventory procedures and practices;
• Thorough knowledge of the use of bar codes;
• Substantial knowledge of standard purchasing procedures;
• Substantial knowledge of assigned area of operation;
• Substantial knowledge of the tools, supplies, and equipment used in assigned or designated area;
• Some knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and construction operations;
• Ability to operate an inventory and warehouse system using ethical standards;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Three to five years of experience in a related field, including general construction, warehouse operations, or retail inventory; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor stock levels within the warehouse;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move supplies and material;
• Sufficient strength and endurance with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift and carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects through a full range of motion, up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds continuously;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to have access to all areas within a warehouse environment.