Inventory Technician

Posting Number 3468P Position Title Inventory Technician Department Information Technology Job Code 06106 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division HELP DESK Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to oversee inventory operations, including stock requisition and distribution, inventory control, and purchasing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Supports internal staff with materials and tasks.

• Purchases hardware, software, and related equipment.

• Serves as primary point of contact for equipment orders and external vendors.

• Manages stock to verify accuracy.

• Performs accurate physical inventory audits and spot checks.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility.

• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years experience in storeroom operations, purchasing, inventory control, or related field.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Standard software, parts, materials, equipment, and supplies used in Information Technology.

• General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.

• Basic arithmetic and computational operations.

Skill in:

• Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Organizing and managing time effectively.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Learn and comply with purchasing rules and procedures.

• Calculate accurate inventory levels.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

• Focus on tasks.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

Office or similar indoor environment

• Frequently/Often

Outdoor environment

• Sometimes

Vehicle

• Sometimes

Warehouse environment

• Frequently/Often

Shop environment

• Sometimes

Exposures:

Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Sometimes

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to grasp, push, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb/balance.

Hours/Days

Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Starting Salary $16.54 per hour Pay Grade 103 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled but with a preferred application deadline of May 3, 2024.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

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