Logistics Assistant

Introduction

Are you looking for a fast-paced career providing support to the dynamic staff providing excellent service to the citizens of Prince William County? The Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (FRS) is seeking a motivated, proactive Logistics Assistant (Procurement Assistant). Put your education and skill set to good use. Prince William County's Fire and Rescue System (FRS) is the second largest combination system in Virginia comprised of the Department of Fire and Rescue and eight volunteer fire and rescue departments. These organizations collectively work together to provide high quality and efficient firefighting and emergency medical services to Prince William County.

Our Mission:

To protect and support our community through education, prevention and emergency response. FRS Logistics supports field operations with sustainment support countywide.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

FRS Logistics seeks a motivated individual with warehousing and logistics experience and the ability to work well with others. This class is part of the Procurement Job Family. Incumbents track and monitor inventory of supplies and parts. This position is responsible for controlling inventory supplies levels, working with vendors to order needed materials, and processing inventory payments.

Responsibilities may include:

• Obtaining quotes

• Ordering, issuing, and delivering supplies and products

• Processing payments/requesting payment approval

• Providing customer service; and controlling inventory

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or G.E.D.

PREFERENCES:

The successful candidate will have:

• 1+ years of Logistics experience

• 1+ years of Delivery experience

• Fire and Rescue Experience is desirable

• Experience with time management, self-starter

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License

Background checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or fingerprinting may be required as posted in the job advertisement.

Fire & Rescue Requirement: Effective October 2012, mandated by the Virginia State Board of Health 12VAC5-31-540, VA EMS Regulations require a criminal background check conducted by the Central Crime Records Exchange and the National Crime Information Center via Virginia State Police; and a driving record transcript from the individual's state Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Ability to obtain and safely operate material handling equipment to include forklifts.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, and dust.

Work Schedule:7:30am-4:00pm. Position may require occasionally work outside of regular business hours.

Starting Salary Range:$21.14 - $32.17 Hourly

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NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.