Pima County

Tucson, Arizona, United States

1213 - Supply Technician - Principal

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

This position is in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.

Salary Grade: 33

Leads a staff of property/supply personnel and participates in the receipt, issuance, inventory and storage of supplies, materials, property and equipment in a property/supply storeroom or satellite warehouse or monitors and maintains an automated inventory system and performs property/inventory reconciliation. This is differentiated from Supply Technician-Senior due to its lead responsibility. Some positions perform duties in law enforcement or corrections environments which may include daily contact with inmates. Some positions may perform duties in a medical setting and be required to order, handle, store and deliver hazardous materials.


An assessment may be administered.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Leads and coordinates the work of property/supply personnel engaged in the receipt, storage, inventory and delivery of a variety of supplies, property and materials including inmates assigned to the unit;
Establishes inventory numbers for stock items received;
Monitors inventory levels, inventory movement or usage, order points and items on hand and projects supply needs using manual or automated inventory systems;
Recommends changes to procedures or inventory levels to ensure accuracy of automated inventory system;
Establishes reorder points and stock rotation procedure;
Checks inventory items on hand against invoices received to insure accuracy of information and verifies information against data in automated inventory system;
Ensures vending and change machines are stocked and money is collected, balanced and deposited;
Prepares purchase requisitions and maintains manual and/or automated files and records of transactions;
Conducts research, reviews data, monitors database and prepares specialized reports and other documents for supervisors and other departments;
Assists department in filing and ensures appropriate procedures with procurement to facilitate the ordering/purchase of medically sensitive and perishable items;
Contacts vendors and suppliers regarding problems with orders placed or received;
Monitors the issuance and delivery of supplies, property and equipment;
Generates reports to assist warehouse supervisor to determine ordering needs and supply room activity;
Operates delivery vehicle and other materials handling equipment;
Lifts and removes heavy boxes and items from shelves and bins;
Researches and requisitions, as requested, supplies and equipment with vendors or researches automated system for historical information to provide inventory usage and vendor information;
May perform minor maintenance on vending and change machines by fixing jams;
May train and participate in the evaluation of property/supply personnel;
May contact vendors, suppliers, and accounting divisions for price quotations, terms, delivery dates, discounts, etc.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

  • principles and practices of leading staff and participating in ordering, receipt, storage, inventory control and distribution of supplies, property, materials and equipment;
  • principles and practices of handling, storage and delivery of medically sensitive materials;
  • applications of automated information and inventory management systems;
  • basic arithmetical principles and practices;
  • principles and practices of inventory control, property tracking and supply storage;
  • methods and procedures used in handling warehouse and vending stock;
  • warehouse safety practices;
  • principles and practices of training and communications techniques;
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
  • purchasing and requisitioning procedures;
  • facility safety, emergency and security procedures.

Skill in:
  • leading, planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff;
  • communicating effectively and following verbal and written instructions;
  • stocking and rotating stock, especially date sensitive materials;
  • storing, inventorying, distributing and receiving supplies, property, materials and equipment;
  • maintaining effective working relationships with vendors and staff;
  • entering information into and retrieving information from a computer database;
  • observing, comparing, or monitoring data and its relationship to property tracking/inventory control;
  • verifying supplies, materials and equipment received against order documentation;
  • operating a vehicle and various types of office and materials handling equipment;
  • lifting heavy boxes and equipment;
  • purchasing and comparing bids for supplies and equipment;
  • procedures and practices involved in working alongside inmates.
Minimum Qualifications

(1) Three years of experience in receipt, inventorying, storage and distribution of supplies, property, materials and/or equipment.
OR:
(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Supply Technician, Supply Processing and Distribution Technician I or Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician.
OR:
(3) One year of experience with Pima County as a Supply Technician-Senior, Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician II or Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician-Senior.


Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  1. Experience using a computerized purchasing program.
  2. Experience managing industrial inventory and bench stock.
  3. Experience procuring industrial parts and supplies.
  4. Experience operating various types of material handling equipment.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.


Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: The ability to lift, carry, push and pull fifty pounds or more; stoop and bend; wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and independently move and manipulate heavy objects. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

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