Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Information Technology - Information Technology Division (034088)

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees the Customer Support Services and Communications warehouse and inventory
control operations following First In First Out (FIFO) method; develops and implements inventory
control operations guidelines, policies, and procedures; and reconciles inventory records with
asset accounting records and resolves inventory reporting discrepancies.

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

C. Prepares and reviews inventory control and procurement records; prepares and submits
paperwork to establish blanket orders for agency procurement of standard hardware and related
consumables; coordinates, schedules, and conducts inventories of fixed assets; and reviews
and maintains manual and automated inventory, requisition, stock control, and accounting
records, files, and other documents.

D. Reviews property management procedures, policies, and controls and recommends
improvements to ensure an efficient and accurate system of property management and control.

E. Maintains liaison with program staff and vendors; and coordinates and resolves vendor delivery
issues and technical problems.

F. Assigns and supervises the work of employees and offenders.

• 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,
Management Information Systems, 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 accounting, inventory management, public
administration, program administration, or warehouse operations experience.

3. Experience in telecommunications, information technology, or a computer customer service
environment preferred.

4. Experience in current version of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word
processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

5. Experience in purchasing preferred.

6. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

2. Knowledge of automated purchasing and accounting systems and procedures.

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

4. Knowledge of state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing state purchasing and
distribution preferred.

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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

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

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

13. Skill to assign and 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, 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, 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:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@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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**Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 11/04/25. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**

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
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.