Supply Assistant

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-01 ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: executive-order

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring a Supply Assistant at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Indian Springs NV. The Supply Assistant at HDSP facility will be responsible for Receiving all deliveries coming in and also Returns. Responsible for keeping all Inventory levels correct and updated as Supplies are sold. Selling supplies to different areas of the facility in which said person would also be responsible for delivering to those areas of the facility. Able to lift up to 50 LBS. Must be able to coordinate around computer programs such as Word/ Excel to name a few. Be able to follow direction as well as Rules and Regulations of the Facility. Must be a team player and communicate effectively with the rest of the team.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in stocking shipping issuing and receiving materials in a retail storeroom or warehouse environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Procure a wide variety of supplies services food forms materials parts and equipment up to pre-established monetary limits and specifically delegated purchasing authority; ensure compliance with applicable statutes regulations policies and procedures established at both the State and departmental level.

Receive and inspect items to ensure correct delivery and completeness of the orders; determine the condition of items and quantity received; ensure items meet order specifications; pack and return damaged goods and incorrect items; notify vendor of return status; may pick-up ordered items from various local locations.

Store items such as office supplies forms food excess/surplus property equipment and janitorial supplies by following methods appropriate for each type of item; rotate items as necessary; provide accessibility to supplies; and maintain the storeroom in a neat and orderly condition.

Receive supply/equipment requests; review and approve for completeness and conformity to procedures; verify authority of person or agency placing order by checking authorization files to confirm legality of purchase.

Locate verify and issue items and fill orders; distribute items over-the-counter; prepare orders for shipping; determine correct packaging method; package items for delivery and/or shipment; determine best method of shipment via product contract special customer request or cost efficiency; may load pallets for shipment on transport vehicles; and deliver or ship supplies to various locations.

Ship equipment in need of repair or ship items to consignee using the most appropriate method to minimize damage or hazard; send packages by the best carrier available considering safety regulations State contracts time and costs involved.

Maintain perpetual inventory and perform periodic physical inventory as assigned; count and record items such as office supplies forms food surplus/excess property janitorial supplies equipment parts and other materials as required.

Maintain records related to the requisition purchase receipt stocking inventory distribution and property and equipment control by documenting information required by law regulation or policy; assemble file and distribute material safety data sheets for all hazardous materials.

Operate materials handling and/or safety equipment such as forklift pallet jack and dolly in order to receive move rotate and issue parts supplies equipment and materials.

Input update and retrieve data using a personal computer mainframe computer terminal or comparable equipment; utilize a computerized inventory system and/or barcode scanners; track purchases; maintain inventory property and equipment records and produce reports as required; locate items on Internet and send email messages related to work performed.

May repair equipment by replacing broken or missing parts and perform regular maintenance as assigned or send to outside vendor for repair or maintenance.

Dispose of obsolete and excess items by inspecting property to determine items condition for use transfer or sale; accept and receipt payment of sale; deliver and/or ship items deemed excess property to authorized entities; and contact the appropriate authority for disposition.

Provide oral and written reports as requested by supervisor and management; locate and disseminate information required; prioritize work to meet deadlines and commitments.

May set up and dismantle special equipment by reviewing the schedule of events and coordinating date time and location to provide users with the necessary equipment at the appropriate time.

May serve as lead-worker for other employees as assigned; demonstrate proper work methods; assign and review work.

Under general supervision Supply Assistants receive store issue ship inventory and maintain records of property equipment or expendable stores or supplies as described in the series addition they may reorder stocked items to maintain designated supply levels perform limited item-or service specific procurement with supervisory review and/or deliver and pick up property equipment expendable stores and supplies including hazardous materials on a continuing basis within the local area or the grounds of a large institution or campus.

Some incumbents may prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions to procure a limited variety of well defined repair services or items such as office supplies food printing materials or janitorial supplies; contact vendors to determine availability and price; and follow up with vendors when problems occur. Procurement work is reviewed by the supervisor before a purchase is made. Guidelines and manuals are explicit and directly applicable to the work. Problems that are new or complex in nature are referred to the supervisor; and work is reviewed or spot-checked by the supervisor or by end users within the agency.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working knowledge of: basic calculator functions. General knowledge of: storekeeping methods and procedures; methods and costs of available shipping; basic computer functions and keyboarding techniques; recordkeeping related to storekeeping; storekeeping equipment such as forklift pallet jack and dolly; inventory methods.

Ability to: systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria; add subtract multiply and divide numbers; perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; read and understand catalogs instructions forms and other materials commonly used in a supply/procurement environment; complete standard forms; lift and move heavy objects; communicate effectively with others in person and on the telephone.

Skill in: packaging a variety of supplies and materials for shipment.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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