Inventory Control Specialist III, Austin Water

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ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up-we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.

Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description:

Purpose:

This position performs duties associated with warehouse and/or inventory management

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans inventory layouts and/or warehouse operations and coordinates activities of workers.
  
• Ensures accuracy and condition of inventoried assets, items shipped, received, or issued and recommends operational improvements
  
• Enters, retrieves and/or reviews data recorded in tracking system, creates and analyzes reports and recommends operational improvements.
  
• Establishes procedures by consulting with workers, managers and suppliers to ensure the procedures are maintained and compliant with overall objectives of the department.
  
• Manages inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
  
• Completes purchase requests by verifying inventory and specifications of purchase requests; preparing stock and equipment requisitions, inputting purchase orders, quotes and service requests, expediting deliveries and assisting with invoice processing.
  
• Ensures maintenance of adequate inventory by researching and resolving discrepancies, recommending actions to manage inventory levels, disbursement and disposition of inventory.
  
• Manages safety by maintaining compliance with safety guidelines, reporting discrepancies, and recommending corrective action to ensure safety in the warehouse.
  
• Supports inventory and/or warehouse operations by recommending inventory layout, providing on-the-job training, troubleshooting issues at various phases of the receiving and shipping cycle, and serves as liaison among purchasing, vendors and other staff members to resolve operational issues.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures and systems.
  
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices related to purchasing.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in record keeping and performing detailed work.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
  
• Ability to train others
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management.
  
• Experience with purchasing, using purchasing software and budget reconciliation.
  
• Experience with vendors and monitoring for a utility, government agency or other similarly regulated entity.
  
• Experience working with a computerized maintenance or asset management system.
  
• Experience monitoring and tracking inventory.
  
• Experience in an industrial or highly regulated environment similar to water utility.
  
• With or without accommodations, the ability to lift/carry, walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, and crawl.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview: The Inventory Control Specialist Ill assists with daily operations by planning inventory layouts, managing warehouse activities, and ensuring the accuracy and condition of all inventoried assets. These responsibilities include handling procurement tasks such as completing purchase requests, reconciling inventory discrepancies, and collaborating with vendors, customers, and staff, as well as analyzing data, creating reports, and making recommendations for operational improvements. This position may provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Pay Range:

$24.08 - $27.93 per hour

Position(s) will be filled at the following locations:

• Davis Water Plant-3500 W. 35th Street, Austin TX 78731
  
• Ullrich Water Plant -1000 Forest View Drive, Austin TX 78746
  
• Handcox Water Plant -6800 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78726
  
• Hornsby Bend WWTP-2210 S FM 973, Austin, Texas 78725
  
• South Austin Regional WWTP (S.A.R)-1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX 78617
  
• Walnut Creek WWTP-7113 FM 969, Austin TX 78724
  
• South First Service Center-3616 1st Street, Austin TX 78704
  
• Glen Bell Service Center-3907 S. Industrial Dr., Austin TX 78744
  
• North Service Center -9001 W. Koenig Ln, Austin TX 78756 and 2605 A Reeves Circle Austin, TX 78741
  
• Tim Louviere Service Center -6301 Harold Ct Bldg B, Austin TX 78721
  
• Webberville Service Center-7113 FM 969, Austin TX 78724
  
• Govalle -911 Linger Lane, Austin TX 78721
  

Days and Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM with limited flexibility
  
• Other hours as business needs require
  

Benefits:

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information. Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
  
• Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
  
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• A cover letter is also required . In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
  
• Resumes will not be accepted.
  

If you are selected to interview:

• Your skills and competencies for this job will be assessed prior to being invited to interview. A 70% or above on all the assessments is required to be considered for the next step.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
  
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  
• A criminal background investigation is required.
  

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver 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.
  

Travel:

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
  

Critical Employee:

This position has been designation as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
  
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
  
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
  

90-day Provision:

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Water worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-30

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