What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Board of Elections is currently seeking an experienced Inventory Control Specialist to join our Board of Elections Team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, supply management professional with exceptional organizational skills. As a part of the Board of Elections Team, you are responsible for performing technical and administrative procedures to ensure timely and accurate elections.

What will you do as an Inventory Control Specialist on the Board of Elections team?

• Perform administrative and warehouse duties
• Communicate inventory budgetary needs to place orders
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventories
• Manage the inventory of election equipment and supplies in a database
• Arrange existing inventory, stock shelves and manage supply deliveries
• Receive and inspect delivered items
• Submit billing statements and monitor pricing arrangements with the Board of Elections Finance Team
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors
• Control inventory levels and assess department needs
• Maintain equipment warranties
• Compile monthly and annual inventory counts and reports
• Organize demonstrations of new products
• Assist with the planning, packing and auditing of election supplies
• Maintain quality assurance and accountability of all supplies by repairing damaged items or replacing them as needed
• Assist with the management of official documents in accordance to retention schedules
• Assist with the moving company coordination to plan the distribution and collection of election equipment to and from up to 216 polling places and 25 +/- early voting sites for each election
• Assist in the plan for multiple remote locations for supply distribution and collection
• Train temporary staff on processes and procedures for various tasks
• Load and unload pallets with a forklift in preparation for supply distribution and return
• Assist other teams in the office with printing and packing election documents, use of the warehouse dock for deliveries, supply distribution and training events
• Work with contractors and outside vendors regarding facility repair and maintenance for the warehouse
• Assist in the inspections of potential facilities to be used as polling places
• Inspect a variety of structures to ensure compliance with ADA regulations
• Evaluate processes and programs and recommend changes in procedures
• Pursue ways to streamline routine functions
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by implementing routine preventative maintenance programs for the elections warehouse
• Cross-train with other divisions in the office to gain better knowledge of the elections process
• Provide direction to seasonal temporary employees

About Our Team

The Wake County Board of Elections is responsible for conducting all elections held in Wake County. The Board locally administers State election laws. Principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites; appointing and training precinct officials; preparing and distributing ballots and voting equipment; canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections; and investigating any voting irregularities. It maintains voter registration and participation records and provides public information on voters and elections.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in office or warehouse management
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Experience in a county elections office
• Experience with inventory software and supply management
• Forklift Certification
• Clear criminal and financial background records

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using, and ability to use specific equipment or machines to meet defined quality and quantity standards
• High level of problem solving skills in both operational and logistical duties
• Ability to provide oversight for election(s) and all related activities in that setting to include quality assurance and safety
• Ability to coordinate and manage facilities, equipment and supplies as necessary for the election
• Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an election and develop a timeline
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
• Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations
• Ability to try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities
• Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives
• Ability to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required
• Ability to be proactive
• Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes related to North Carolina Election Law
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency using Airtable

About This Position

Location: Board of Elections Ops Ctr Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 25.43 - 29.08

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/20/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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