Inventory Specialist III - EMS

• Maintains an effective inventory system to control parts, tools, supplies and materials; determines appropriate stock levels for stock items; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; initiates orders for new or replacement parts, tools, supplies and materials; conducts periodic inventory counts of items in stock; assesses need for new stock items; research new products and equipment; recommends addition/removal of items from inventory; coordinate responsibilities and tasks with any additional supplemental staff assigned to the operations of the supply center/warehouse.
• Provides input to bid specifications and vendor selection processes for Division parts, materials, tools and supplies contracts; determines the sources to use in order to ensure the most cost-efficient parts, tools, materials and supplies are purchased for the County.  
• Obtains price quotes or reviews bid lists and coordinates with vendors to ensure the most economical and timely sources for acquisition of quality parts, materials and supplies.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness work/storage areas; organizes storage areas and assigns numbers/labels to stock items to facilitate identification and location of items; assures security of items stored in or transported to/from storage area; coordinates proper disposal of medications and biohazardous waste. 
• Performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining storage areas and work areas.
• Issues the supply items from inventory into the field; maintains records of materials issued and their location.
• Ensures the delivery of equipment and supplies to off-site locations as appropriate; delivers parts, tools, materials and supplies to off-site locations as appropriate; tows, or hauls vehicles/equipment into/out of shop; delivers vehicles to maintenance facilities for repair/maintenance work; delivers parts, tools, supplies and materials to employees in the field or at work sites as needed.
• Receives incoming orders, packages, and deliveries; picks up parts at vendors as needed; loads/unloads materials; inspects deliveries to verify receipt of correct materials and of entire order; verifies accuracy of packing slips and receiving documents.
• Processes return orders, damaged equipment, and warranty items; tracks status of returned and warranty items to ensure proper credit.

           As assigned to EMS:

• Maintains inventory control activities, to issue materials/drugs, to sustain inventory records and to assist in the control of daily supply center operations.
• Assures appropriate fitting and issuance of uniforms, flight suits, personal protective equipment (PPE), and equipment to new EMS employees; maintains records of this initial issuance and additional allocations during their employment; ensures the return of all EMS divisional property upon employee termination.
• Completes an accurate inventory of county assets including equipment, radios, and computers.
• Performs as a liaison between EMS field crews and cartographic personnel by reporting new street locations to maintain up to date records.
• Provides customer services; communicates with personnel via telephone and two-way radio; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for services; provides information and initiates resolutions.
• Maintains, implements, or assists in the implementation of annual contracts and service agreements on a variety of capital equipment such as stretchers, defibrillators, etc.
• Performs training at the academy in cooperation with other administrative staff including stretcher operation, purchasing procedures and fiscal responsibilities
• Develops and maintains various databases (e.g., SAP) to support inventory control activities.
• Ensures the weekly inventory of ambulances and depots to maintain enough to ensure adequate availability of supplies.
• Aids in budgetary preparation; monitors purchases/expenditures to ensure availability of budget funds; makes recommendations for future expenditures.
• Cooperates with state officers or representatives during Division inspections; maintains up to date records to comply with state inspections.
• Arranges with Battalion Chiefs and Division Chiefs for the rotation of units for the inspections of stretchers, extinguishers, PPE, O2 bottles, and water rescue gear; ensures that trucks are stocked prior to their monthly rotations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• May be required to be on twenty-four-hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holiday as deemed necessary. Must be available during local states of emergency.
• Operates and maintains cleanliness of assigned motor vehicle.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
  • Pre-hospital medical experience preferred for EMS.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. 
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency.  On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. 

Salary : $24