Inventory Technician

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Sarasota, Florida

City of Sarasota

The City of Sarasota believes in customer service, and delivering city services to its approximately 55,000 residents is a commitment we take seriously. The City provides many services with the most recognizable ones being water, sewer, street maintenance and police protection. The quality and way these services are delivered have a direct impact on everyday life in our community and that is why the employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride. https://www.sarasotafl.gov

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Probationary Full-Time

$28,379.10 - $33,615.09

Overview: To perform clerical/administrative and technical functions within Material Stores to ensure proper ordering, receiving and inventorying of supplies and equipment for the City's departments.
Responsibilities: <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Receives, checks, and verifies all in-bound materials including both packages and freight.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initiates and resolves Over, Short, Damage, &amp; Discrepant (OSD&amp;D) issues with vendors and payables.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Handles materials within the warehouse and facility areas using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stores and issues materials to various departments.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Counts and verifies cycle and physical inventory counts.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepares and ships out-bound materials including packages and freight.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Completes data entry related to receiving, inter-warehouse movement/transfer, issuance, bin/material labeling, inventory control, purchasing, payables and shipping.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Initiates, completes and files required documentation related to the warehouse including receiving, Over, Short, Damage, &amp; Discrepant (OSD&amp;D) and purchasing.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Complies with warehouse policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent warehouse operations.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prioritizes workload to ensure deadlines are met.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assists with material quotes and vendor set up.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contacts vendors to expedite material as needed.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preforms purchase order (PO) follow-up by contacting vendors for delivery status of open orders.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitors and controls warehouse equipment and supplies.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Complies with safety programs to ensure protection of employees and property.</div> &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Requirements: <div><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong><br /><br />&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High School or GED.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting and/or purchasing is required; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.<br />&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.<br /><br /><strong>Job Based Competencies:</strong><br /><br /> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge and understanding of governmental purchasing/techniques and principles.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of the laws relating to public purchasing and governmental purchasing.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge and experience in the operation of a forklift and possible other warehouse equipment.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to analyze and resolve clerical problems.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to maintain effective written and verbal communication with the general public and other City personnel.</div> <div>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work with computerized purchasing and accounting programs.</div> </div>