Logistics Assistant - Jail Services

Clark County, Washington

8d • $25 - $32

About The Position

This is a Logistics Assistant position in Jail Industries for the Jail Services Department. Employees occupying positions of this class are responsible for performing duties which involve the purchasing of limited commodities, supplies, and equipment. The Logistics Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support across multiple facilities, ensuring smooth coordination of supplies, inventory, and communication. This role handles a variety of administrative, logistical, and customer‑service tasks to keep daily operations running efficiently. The incumbent reports to the Jail Industries Supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision but may be directly supervised for special or temporary assignments. Work is reviewed for thoroughness, timeliness, and accuracy. Compliance to established regulations and procedures periodically and after completion. This position is represented by the Support Guild. First review of candidates will be March 13th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of general office experience, at least one (1) year of which must be directly related to the work of the class; OR Any combination of work experience and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the class.
• Valid drivers’ license at the time of appointment
• Proficient in Microsoft and internet-based programs
• Good driving record, ability to drive a truck(commercial driving license not required) in all season weather.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of, or ability to, obtain a forklift operator’s certification.
• Knowledge of: Inventory control methods, practices and record keeping systems; inventory, storage, issuance, and shipping procedures; contracts, contract terms and conditions, and procurement procedures.
• Ability to: Present an efficient and professional manner to vendors and business associates. Understand and apply related laws, codes, regulations and concepts to the work assignment; communicate clearly, related laws, codes regulations and purchasing concepts to interested parties in a tactful and courteous manner; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply routing arithmetic functions to the work assignment; perform moderate and occasionally heavy lifting; work independently and to accomplish projects without continuous supervision; establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, user divisions and personal contacts within the business community.

Responsibilities

• Purchases highly variable quantities of products and commodities for normal and regular use by the department, makes purchases in accordance with established procedures, purchasing requisitions and existing guidelines.
• Rotate stock to determine reorder points and storage available; exercise discretion with County funds concerning orders which appear to duplicate stock already available; may refuse some requests and suggest substitution with available stock items.
• Receive and verify all deliveries.
• Check inventory levels at various departments throughout Jail Services as well as maintaining inventory control at JWC.
• Drives delivery truck and delivers equipment and supplies to five facilities.
• Develops a considerable knowledge of the Revised Code of Washington, the Clark County Code and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintains proper records that facilitate audit.
• Under guidance of a higher authority processes emergency purchases in a timely manner and in compliance with statutes.
• Creates, updates, and maintains software unique to, or created for logistics.
• Maintains up-to- date and accurate databases used in tracking, editing, and report generation of supplies and equipment; and enters invoices, etc. into the FMS (County purchasing program). Into applicable programs.
• May assist in various functions of the clerical and administrative procedures. Assignment of responsibility increases as incumbent skill level increases.
• Composes necessary correspondence to vendors, agents, business associates and user divisions.
• Works with property disposal and inventory control. Develops necessary skills and knowledge to handle all phases of these activities; organizes and/or assists in preparing and maintaining cost records pertaining to inventory; and assists with preparing monthly and annual financial reports.
• Coordinates with Uniform and Equipment distributer to arrange fittings for staff.
• Issues new property and equipment to employees and retrieves assigned items when staff separate from the organization.
• Triage email inquiries/requests and phone calls.
• Retrieve inmate property from the Main Jail, store and make available for appointment pick up and destruction.
• Facilitates the preparation, documentation, and pickup arrangements for surplus property.
• Occasionally on-call during evenings and weekends.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
• Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.
• More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits.
• Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
• All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed