Material Mgmt Specialist II

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Act as lead worker in issuing parts to mechanics / other facilities. Responsible for maintaining parts inventory, ordering stock, and accountability of parts stock. Assists in the purchase of parts not covered by blanket purchase order by researching availability, price, and delivery time so that a limited purchase order (LPO) can be initiated.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Assists with on-the-job training of lower-level employees;
• Serves as lead worker in the automotive parts shop;
• Maintains records and prepares special and periodic reports;
• Determines what parts to stock, in what quantities, and where parts should be shelved using inventory management principles;
• Inspects receipts and enters them into the inventory management system;
• Conducts physical inventories and reconciles and reports differences;
• Enters stock issues using the automated inventory management system and / or the fleet management system;
• Interacts with operational staff (mechanics, repairmen, and supervisors) to determine parts requirements and shop supplies needed by the facility;
• Issues parts and shop supplies to meet facilities operation requirements utilizing computer systems and parts catalogs;
• Establishes working relationships with suppliers to facilitate obtaining parts and supplies for operational needs;
• Routinely orders parts, tires, fluids and shop supplies from contracted vendors;
• Identifies appropriate vendor source if no contract is currently available for non-stock or non-routine parts and shop supplies, and seeks the contract that best meets the needs of the county (in terms of price, service, availability, etc.);
• Uses the county's procurement system to order needed stock and non-stock parts and supplies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; and three years of experience procuring or issuing and receiving equipment or performing accounts payable functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Driver's license (required)

Forklift Safety Training Certificate (Required within 6 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to operate a hand truck, pallet jack, and forklift. Climb stairs several times daily. Lift up to 50 pounds several times daily. Must be able to stand for long periods of time at parts counter and provide parts for mechanics. Stoop, reach, bend, and twist many times daily. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY . . EEO / AA / TTY.

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