Associate Resource Management Specialist

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

El Paso County Department of Public Works is seeking an Associate Resource Management Specialist to support the essential behind-the-scenes work that keeps our Public Works operations running efficiently. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting purchasing, procurement, inventory management, asset tracking, vendor coordination, financial processing, and operational logistics. Whether you're processing purchase orders, managing inventory, coordinating deliveries, maintaining asset records, or supporting day-to-day operational needs, your work will directly contribute to the success of the teams that build, maintain, and improve County infrastructure. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, contracting, procurement, materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, fleet parts, logistics, asset management, public works operations, or other resource management functions who is looking to build a long-term career in local government. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, expand your technical knowledge, and develop the skills needed to support complex operational systems while delivering exceptional service to internal customers. As part of the Resource Management Specialist career progression series, you'll have the opportunity to advance from Associate Resource Management Specialist to Resource Management Specialist and Senior Resource Management Specialist as you develop your knowledge, demonstrate proficiency, and meet advancement criteria. If you're organized, detail-oriented, enjoy working with data and operational systems, and take pride in supporting the people and resources that keep a community running, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with El Paso County.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
One year of experience in purchasing, contracting, procurement, materials management, inventory control, logistics, fleet parts operations, asset management, public works operations, or related resource management functions.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain a Forklift Operation Certification or must obtain within six months of employment.
Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and training as applicable to the position.
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Ability to safely lift, push, and pull and up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally; maneuvers and/or manipulates up to 300 pounds occasionally with the assistance of lifting aids.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a government, public sector, public works, fleet, highway maintenance, construction, or similar operational environment.

Responsibilities

Acquires, under direct oversight, materials, supplies, parts, equipment, and services needed to support departmental operations.
Processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, receiving records, and related documentation.
Obtains pricing information, quotes, product information, and vendor documentation.
Performs, under direct oversight, accounts payable processes, including invoice review, purchase order matching, payment support, and record maintenance.
Receives, stores, issues, transfers, and tracks inventory, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and operational resources.
Performs inventory transactions, cycle counts, stock replenishment activities, inventory research, and record maintenance.
Assists with maintaining inventory control systems, stockroom organization, storage locations, and material handling procedures.
Assists with maintaining asset records, inventory records, operational databases, and supporting documentation.
Coordinates movement and delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and resources between facilities, vendors, and operational locations.
Compiles, enters, verifies, and reconciles information from purchasing, inventory, financial, and operational systems.
Performs, under direct oversight, the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and operational documentation.
Provides customer service and operational support to County departments, vendors, and internal customers.
Assists with audits, inventories, reconciliations, and operational reviews.
Participates in emergency operations and response activities as assigned.
As directed, assists with weather-related duties, such as snow removal.
Performs other duties as required.