Inventory and Store Specialist II - Communications - Information Technology Division - Huntsville (039486)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex inventory and retail sales work. Work involves stocking, arranging, and
transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; monitoring store and warehouse operations
for compliance with established security requirements and procedures; and training others. Works under
general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Monitors the work of staff in inventory and stock control for the Communications Department; assists
in the maintenance of inventory and stock control records in an automated inventory control system;
monitors and assists staff on warehouse operations policies and procedures; and ensures
compliance with established procedures.

B. Provides assistance to staff in proper stock handling and record keeping methods; reviews the
performance of clerical work and the preparation of reports related to inventory, stock control, and
warehouse activities; and assists staff with special problems.

C. Reviews stock control records and reports; prepares annual estimates of stock needs; assists in
reviewing and approving requests for purchasing stock; processes department requisitions; and
prepares reports on warehouse operations, inventories, and stock levels.

D. Plans the arrangement and rotation of stock to prevent deterioration and obsolescence; and arranges
the scheduling, transfer, and disposing of surplus property.

E. Provides technical guidance and assistance in the program area.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Three years full-time, wage-earning warehouse operations experience.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of methods and procedures of warehouse operations.

2. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping, automated inventory control systems,
and reporting procedures.

3. Knowledge of purchasing and requisitioning procedures.

4. Knowledge of communications equipment to include telephones, cable, radios, and private
branch exchange (PBX) switchboard systems.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules,
and regulations preferred.

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly,
climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift
and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects,
radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or
irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

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