Division of Business Services
Operation Support Services
1002 South 63rd Suite 102 Phoenix Arizona 85043

Salary: $47800.00 - $51385.00 Annually

Grade: 18

Closing Date: December 11 2025

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Operation Support Services together are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Supplies Warehouse Supervisor (Warehouse Supervisor). The Supplies Warehousing Supervisor supervises at the Department of Economic Security (DES) Warehouse / Distribution Center with a varied inventory of IT equipment (both capital and non-capital) for the Department and specialized equipment for the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services. Responsible for ensuring the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) procedures and rules along with the Departments internal procedures are applied; develops and implements policies/procedures for the Operation Support Services (OSS) Administration for the receiving of capital equipment asset number tagging for both IT and non-IT equipment storing rotating and disbursement of IT equipment; works closely with the DES Enterprise Asset Management team Accounting IT and the Warehouse / Distribution Center teams; train and supervise subordinate team member/s to ensure policy and procedures are followed along with equipment operations and safety practices. A medical/physical evaluation is required before an appointment and the candidate must pass a post-offer physical examination.

This position is 100% in an on-site setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receives stocks picks packs stages prepares for pick-up shipping or delivery IT equipment and DERS special equipment. Prepares documents for the Enterprise IT Accounting DERS and Warehouse/Distribution teams.
  
• Plans coordinates assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate staff. Trains subordinate staff in specialized equipment operation general stores and warehousing procedures and safety practices.
  
• Develops and implements a variety of policies and procedures regarding receiving tagging capital and non-capital equipment storing rotating along with notifying the Enterprise Accounting IT and Warehouse / Distribution Center teams of IT equipment and special equipment for DERS.
  
• Monitors capital and non-capital equipment inventory systems for inventory control and records the distribution of items.
  
• Operates Warehouse/Distribution Center equipment: pallet jack (both electronic and non-electric) forklift and delivery vehicles.
  
• Works with the Accounting team in identifying other capital equipment as defined by SAAM that needs an Asset number and distributes the tags to the Departments Administrations.
  

Knowledge in:

• Strong knowledge of the inventory of IT equipment.
  
• Storekeeping/warehousing/distribution center practices and procedures including shipping receiving and inventory control;
  
• State Procurement Code State of AZ Accounting Manual and associated rules/regulations; principles and practices of leadership and work management principles and practices of employee training.
  
• Special storage requirements for supplies/materials; delivery scheduling principles and practices; recordkeeping and report preparation procedures; and stores/warehousing safety practices and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Oral and written communications;
  
• Motivating and delegating tasks and mediating conflicts; developing standards and managing processes; and security and surveillance. supervisor skills to include the coordination of activities and
  establishment of priorities; motivational techniques.
  
• Decision making and problem solving; using technology (software and databases) to control inventory produce reports and analyze information; safety management.

Ability to:

• Organize and operate a store/warehousing facility;
  
• Train subordinate staff; apply the principles and practices of leadership and work management; project materials supplies and equipment needs based on past usage and anticipated program and organizational activities;
  
• Prepare reports regarding supplies/materials usage and stores/warehousing activities and establish and maintain effective work relationships.
  

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business Administration or relevant field is preferred and one year of Warehouse/Distribution Center experience; or
  
• Three or more years of Warehouse/Distribution Center supervisor/management experience; or
  
• Five or more years of Warehouse/Distribution Center experience.
  

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).
  
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
  
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.

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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.