Inventory and Store Specialist V - Commissary Manager - Bradshaw Unit (610358)

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Coordinates commissary operations; sells merchandise to employees and inmates; and ensures
accurate recording of commissary sales and receipts.

B. Coordinates, schedules, and conducts periodic inventory of stock and merchandise; determines
quantities of merchandise needed to maintain adequate inventory; coordinates the disposal of
surplus property and the rotation of merchandise; reconciles inventory records with asset
accounting records and resolves inventory-reporting discrepancies; and monitors, inspects, and
maintains cleanliness and appearance of the commissary.

C. Reviews and approves requisitions for replenishing supplies and merchandise; reviews invoices
for accuracy and confirms the receipt of items requested; prepares and reviews inventory control
records and reports; and monitors inventory databases.

D. Supervises the work of employees and inmates; and provides technical assistance in inventory
control, management, and ordering methods.

E. Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.

• 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 Business Administration, Criminal Justice,
Accounting, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in
excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management
experience or three years full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management
experience and one year full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement
experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Experience with an automated point-of-sale system and retail sales preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of inventory methods and procedures.

2. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping.

3. Knowledge of automated inventory control systems.

4. Knowledge of retail sales functions to include merchandise sales and displays.

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.

13. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

14. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

15. Skill to train and supervise employees and inmates preferred.

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 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.

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, working around fumes and gases, 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, ID badge reader, 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

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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

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