Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Commissary Warehouse and Supply - Commissary and Trust Fund - Synder Commissary Warehouse (920451)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced inventory and retail sales work. Work involves coordinating store and warehouse
operations; displaying and selling merchandise; and ensuring compliance with established security
requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures. Works under limited supervision with
moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Coordinates and provides assistance in the commissary warehouse inventory control
operations; develops inventory control program guidelines and policies for the warehouse; and
recommends improvements to ensure an efficient system of property management and control.

B. Reviews and approves requisitioning of goods and products to replenish inventory; coordinates
the purchasing process to implement new and test products; researches and prepares product
specifications; and assists with the documentation of the disposal of salvage products.

C. Prepares and reviews inventory control reports and procurement card records and reports and
reconciles discrepancies; and reviews and maintains manual and automated inventory,
requisitions, stock control, and accounting records, files, and other documents.

D. Maintains liaison with agency staff, other agencies, and vendors; and coordinates and resolves
vendor delivery issues.

E. Supervises the work of others.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal
Justice, Finance, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below
in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Three years full-time, wage-earning retail sales, accounting, inventory management, public
administration, program administration, or warehouse operations experience.

3. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management practices and procedures.

2. Knowledge of property accounting methods and procedures.

3. Knowledge of applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing the handling
of state property.

4. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping methods and procedures.

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

6. Skill to review warehouse operations for compliance with established procedures.

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

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

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

10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

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

12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

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

14. Skill to supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, 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.

B. 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, 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, forklift, pallet jack,
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:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
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