What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stores Clerk position at City of Akron, OH?
Definition
This is routine manual and office support work in stores operations.
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting a storekeeper by performing a variety of office support and manual tasks in a stores operation. Duties include receiving, separating, costing, storing, repairing, and daily handling of inventory items. Assists in maintaining an electronic perpetual inventory system.
Works under general supervision with some opportunity for the use of independent judgment.
Characteristic Work
Assists in the requisitioning of stores items and equipment. Receives, issues, inspects, picks up, delivers, and stores a wide variety of supplies and materials. Manually lifts, transports by hand, cart or forklift and stacks items of inventory. Loads and unloads equipment and/or goods to be transported. Inspects shared tools and equipment for damage before issue and after return to the storeroom. Arranges for repairs to damaged storeroom tools and equipment as needed. Makes minor repairs to equipment and tools such as shovels, hammers, rubber hose, and floodlights. Separates or alters items of inventory such as the cutting of steel chain with a bolt cutter. Keeps manual and electronic inventory records up-to-date via data entry of materials received and withdrawn, verifying of costs and transactions, and interpreting various inventory reports and other related tasks. Identifies and counts items for physical inventory, reconciling discrepancies with manual or computerized records. Picks up inventory items at local businesses and delivers items for repair or replenishing. Prepares returnable goods for shipment. Assists in taking yearly inventory and regularly assists in checking inventory levels and the condition of out-of-date or perishable items. May print and tag items with barcode labels for inventory tracking. Answers incoming calls and responds to emails and other correspondence. Applies department safety principles and practices. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. A minimum of one year of paid experience in responsible clerical support work, general laboring or an equivalent combination of related training and paid experience. THE EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT MEANS THAT YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE UP TO 50% OF PAID EXPERIENCE WITH RELATED TRAINING. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.
Ability to learn to identify and classify the materials, tools, supplies, and equipment stored. Ability to keep manual and computerized inventories and records. Ability to manually lift, transport, stack, repair, and separate items of inventory. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate in an effective manner. Ability to learn to operate relevant office equipment including personal computers, barcoding equipment, copiers and scanners. Ability to perform simple math calculations. Ability to maintain good working relationships with others. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. List of essential job functions available upon request.
Competitive Examination Process
This is a classified position.
The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.
Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.
NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.
Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.
RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to his/her passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.
DRIVER’S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
