Inventory and Store Specialist III - Mechanical Parts Room - Wynne Unit (033680)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs highly complex inventory and retail sales work. Work involves stocking, arranging, and
transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with established
security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and supervising the work of others.
Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of property accounting methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing the handling of state property.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping methods and procedures.
• Skill to review warehouse operations for compliance with established procedures.
• 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 to prepare and maintain complex inventory and stock control records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, dry atmosphere, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, solvents, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibration, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

Nice To Haves

• Vehicle or equipment repair experience preferred.
• Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive or diesel maintenance and repair preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts physical inventory of property and stock and reviews inventory results; coordinates the inventory and stock control operations and procedures for receiving, stocking, and shipping maintenance and repair parts for agency vehicles and equipment; and recommends improvements to ensure an efficient system of property management and control.
• Coordinates and provides storage of items that have a seasonal use and disposes of surplus property; arranges and rotates equipment and supplies; and investigates inventory discrepancies.
• Assists in the daily operations of the repair shops; documents the transfer and disposition of equipment; and reviews and maintains manual and automated inventory, stock control, and accounting records.
• Supervises the work of others; and provides training to maintenance staff and inmates in loading, unloading, and stocking materials, equipment, and supplies.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED