Inventory Control Specialist 1 - 20065092 (District Garage)

Inventory Control Specialist 1

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5

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largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day : To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

What You Will Do :

• Delivery of parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and mail
• Maintain and track inventory of supplies, equipment, materials and help with sign inventory across the district
• Use computer and software to maintain, update and remove materials from inventory
• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties assigned
• CDL preferred but not required

Position Description :

Receives, inspects and records new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms and luminaries). Dispenses materials and records transactions; maintains accurate records of all incoming and outgoing equipment and supplies; schedules, prepares and assists with loading and unloading of supplies and equipment for shipment or delivery to various facilities in District; maintains perpetual inventory of supplies (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).

Processes purchase orders, requisitions, encumbrances and vouchers for supplies, equipment and contract services (e.g., cable and wire, signal heads, luminaries). Maintains files for requisitions and purchase orders; assists with budget preparation and invoicing; monitors inventory and follows departmental procedures in purchasing equipment and material to maintain proper stock.

Recommends removal of obsolete or worn out equipment from inventory. Operates and maintains new computerized inventory control system; completes internal maintenance forms for tracking labor, equipment, and material use (e.g., MR-502, MR-503, AU-62); enters daily maintenance records into computer programs (Excel, Quattro Pro, Paradox, Traffic Inventory Management System) used to track the daily material used and work performed on traffic control devices. Takes inventory of chosen areas on regular basis (e.g., Traffic stockroom); coordinates and balances warehouse inventory (e.g. surplus salvage equipment provided to other districts). Prepares statistical reports from inventory information (e.g., signal lamp replacement rates, cost of maintenance by county).

Keeps records of expenditures for utilities and prepares related reports (e.g., cost per location vs budgeted amount) ; uses a computer and database software (Paradox) to maintain and update current field inventories of traffic control devices and equipment (e.g., signals, signs, lighting), including power service locations and associated meter numbers and account numbers for each power service.

Coordinates complete inventory of supply area and annual inventory of District Traffic equipment; attends and participates in training sessions and meetings when requested by supervisor. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned, including preparation of timekeeping records and answering telephone calls.

Why Work for the State of Ohio :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees

Qualifications :

9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in inventory control. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills : Records Management

Supplemental Information :

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract. BU only.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.