Inventory and Store Specialist II - Warehouse and Supply - Pack Surplus Warehouse - Navasota (038997) - EXTENDED

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Navasota, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs moderately complex inventory and retail sales work. Work involves stocking, arranging, and transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; and monitoring store and warehouse operations for compliance with established security requirements and procedures. This role operates under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Key functions include conducting physical inventory, maintaining manual and automated accounting records, assigning inventory numbers, ensuring compliance with procedures, planning and providing storage, documenting transfers and dispositions, investigating lost property, locating and disposing of surplus property, maintaining automated inventory control systems, preparing purchase requisitions and reports, training and supervising inmates, providing technical assistance on warehouse operations and policies, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining security of tools and equipment, responding to emergencies, and performing various correctional and custodial support functions.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning supply, warehouse operations, inventory and stock control, or purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping and automated inventory control systems.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex inventory and stock control records and files in an automated system.
• Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area.
• Skill to train and supervise the work of inmates.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Experience in the supervision of employees or inmates preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing the handling of state property preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical inventory of stock and property; maintains manual and automated accounting records of property purchased; assigns inventory numbers; and ensures compliance with established procedures and recommends improvements.
• Plans and provides storage of inventory items; documents the transfer and disposition of stock and equipment; conducts investigations on lost property items; and locates and disposes of surplus property.
• Maintains inventory and stock control records in an automated inventory control system; prepares stock and equipment purchase requisitions; and assists in the preparation of reports on warehouse operations, inventories, and stock levels.
• Trains and supervises the work of inmates; provides technical assistance on handling stock, warehouse operations, and applicable policies and procedures; and ensures compliance with safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees