What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at City of Delray Beach, FL?
Job Description
*Salary can be commensurate with qualifications and experience*
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
Advanced store work in a warehouse, ordering, stocking, and charging-out of inventory items. Work is performed under general supervision.
Essential Job Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Perform warehouse stocking level management duties, i.e., stock level analysis, analyze items needed for stock, order items for stock, prepare reports, and obtain quotations, computer system management and warehouse location analysis.
- Receive items into warehouse and check condition.
- Issue warehouse items to users.
- Order inventory items from various vendors.
- Perform regular inventory audits
- Access, input and retrieve information from the computer.
- Assist with the implementation of Utilities Asset Management program
- Test and repair water meters using a Test Bench or Meter Field Tester to ensure the accurate operation of water meters.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in store-keeping.
- Experience in a municipal and/or central warehouse.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel.
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
- Knowledge and ability to work with databases such as MS Access, SQL, … etc.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of inventory systems (receiving, stocking and distributing). Ability to work with numbers (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Ability to communicate in writing and verbal. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing ( with or without hearing aid). Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Distinguish colors. Pushing, walking standing, kneeling bending and driving
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work inside in a warehouse environment and out-of-doors. In or with moving vehicles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
