Stores Control Technician- County Administration Office of Central Services Central Fleet Division
Stores Control Technician- County Administration Office of Central Services Central Fleet Division
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most awards in the state of Maryland and the fifth highest in the nation as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is very responsible inventory and stores control work at the full performance level. Employees in this position will have individual limited signature authority to expend County funds will be issued a personal County credit card to expedite purchases and will bear first line responsibility for inventory variances. Work involves data entry and data extraction from personal computers using a variety of software issuance ordering and receipt of parts and services procured from outside vendors.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$23.65 $27.42
$49192 $57034
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This is advanced stores work performing specific tasks essential to the successful operation of a specialized function. Work includes the performance of receiving and issuing equipment and supplies.
Work is performed with general supervision from an administrative superior. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with precedents and well established policies. An employee in this class renders services for others in carrying out the assigned function.
Investigates stocks and safeguards materials and supplies of considerable value. Contacts with others are on a regular basis. Contacts may include the general public the Division of Purchasing the Office of Finance and various supply vendors.
An employee in this class is responsible for the requisitioning of all supplies and materials for the supply room for all required record keeping for physical inventories and for the maintenance of a perpetual inventory of all materials. The employee has considerable latitude for independent judgment working with established departmental procedures and policies under the direct general direction of an administrative or technical supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Reads interprets and ensures that Fleet and County inventory procedures are closely followed.
- Performs data entry to the Fleet Inventory Management system including inventory receipts disbursements labor operations and outside procured services. Ensures that the data in the automated systems is maintained and current.
- Prepares billing procurement and payment source documents for entry into the Fleet Financial system.
- Prepares all material ordering documents and submits for any required approvals. Coordinates special ordering of materials with vendors. Locates obsolete or other difficulttolocate parts using Internet or personally developed vendor and professional contacts. Receives material checks for completeness of orders and places into inventory. Issues materials from inventory to mechanics other shops and direct billed customers.
- Performs cycle counting and physical inventories. Investigates and resolves inventory variances.
- Maintains vehicle records hazardous material records and other ancillary documents as required.
- May schedule maintenance and repairs for dedicated vehicles and serves as the primary contact between Fleet and maintenance customers.
- Issues Fleet Motor Pool vehicles to employees schedules use maintains user logs and documentation and reviews vehicle condition upon return.
- Performs inventory room housekeeping labels shelves organizes materials and maintains security.
- May train and monitor the performance of lower level stores personnel.
May oversee the work of one employee.MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED and three 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Substantial current knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures.
- Substantial knowledge of motor vehicle and equipment service parts cross references and supersession.
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer data entry and Windows based software protocols.
- CDL Drivers License.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position is designated as Emergency and Essential and may be subject to mandatory callin during any emergency or inclement weather situation as determined by the Bureau Chief. The employee may be required to remain at the worksite for several consecutive days or longer under emergency conditions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Class C Maryland drivers license or equivalent issued by state of residence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
