Inventory Control Specialist II or III

  • City of Austin, TX
  • Austin, Texas
  • Apr 11, 2024
Full Time Clerical and Administrative Support Public Health

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications
Inventory Control Specialist II
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a warehouse/inventory control related field.
  • Education may substitute for experience up to the maximum of two (2) years.


Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position
  • If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.


Inventory Control Specialist III
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a warehouse/inventory control atmosphere or material handling, one (1) year of which includes experience in a lead capacity.
  • Education may substitute for experience up to the maximum of (2) years.


Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position.
  • If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.
Notes to Applicants
There is currently 1 vacancy for this posting; however, when the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool; or, advertise for the new position.

A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience
and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. When completing the Supplemental Questions, please note that your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information contained in your application.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

This position may require a skills assessment.

Please note that position’s location and/or schedule is subject to change based upon business needs.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

This posting does not have the option to submit a cover letter or resume.

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Pay Range
ICS II: $21.78 - $24.50
ICS III : $23.76 - $27.56

Hours
Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hours and location may vary dependent upon work demands and customer support needs.
Job Close Date 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fleet Mobility Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Clerical Location 6301 Harold Court Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in a lead capacity (to include staff training and, organization and maintaining a warehouse and able to speak to min/max levels of a warehouse);
  • Demonstrated experience working in an automotive shop/warehouse environment with a large diverse fleet;
  • Experience with parts research (using make/model, body and equipment);
  • Asset management and/ or software experience (M5 preferred);
  • Experience working with components of a commercial vehicle (cab, chassis, body, commercial brakes system (air brakes).
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Inventory Control Specialist II

Inventory Control Specialist III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Inventory Control Specialist II

Inventory Control Specialist III
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Inventory Control Specialist II is graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience in a warehouse/inventory control related field. Education may substitute for experience up to the maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position
  • Yes
  • No
* Which best describes your experience with inventory, material, and stock management operations? (Please note that an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.)
  • None
  • Basic: contributing member of an inventory, material, or stock management team; performs basic transaction functions; picks material as requested
  • Intermediate: works with inventory, material, or stock management teams to review inventory count and reconcile a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); resolves complex receiving discrepancies within a CMMS, purchasing, and the vendor
  • Advanced: sets and manages inventory audit schedules; sets and controls budget impacts; develops and maintains inventory, material and stock management policies and procedures
* Please describe your experience performing in a lead capacity, and indicate in which positions listed on your application you were responsible for performing lead functions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing parts and inventory staff in an automotive parts room/warehouse environment for a large diverse fleet.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your asset management software experience producing, tracking and completing automotive parts requisition orders within a municipality/government environment. If you do not have this experience, answer with N/A. (Please note that an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with components of a commercial vehicle (cab, chassis, body, commercial brake system (air brakes)). Please note an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
  • Yes
  • No
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
  • I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.


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