Inventory and Store Specialist V - Warehousing and Supply - Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division - Pack Surplus Warehouse (610350)

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees activities of staff within the Warehousing and Supply program; oversees warehouse
operations and activities to include selection, receipt, warehousing, and distribution of products;
and conducts on-site reviews to ensure compliance with agency and state policies, procedures,
and guidelines.

B. Develops inventory control program guidelines and policies; reviews property management
procedures, policies, and controls and recommends improvements; prepares and reviews
inventory control records and reports; and prepares and oversees the preparation of program
correspondence.

C. Oversees and reviews inventory stock and order points and quantities; oversees the assignment
of product inventory numbers; reviews estimates and requests for supply and merchandise
replenishment; and approves program budget requests.

D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; provides
training and technical assistance to staff and inmates; and maintains liaison with staff, unit
administration, agency management, and vendors.

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

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

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

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

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

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

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

12. Skill to develop and evaluate warehouse operation policies and procedures.

13. 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, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 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, excessive heat, cold, and humidity, working on ladders or
scaffolding, 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

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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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
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