Inventory Control Specialist lll (Reserved for City of Austin Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications
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 or Certifications:

• 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
Position Overview:
The Inventory Control Specialist lll will act as a team lead and collaborate with the Inventory Supervisor l in an effort to ensure supply operation objectives are regularly met. The person in this role will also act as a liaison between the Supply team and various customers within EMS . The Inventory Control Specialist lll will also be responsible for end-to-end management of capital and non-capital assets, life-cycles, asset tag program, fixed asset program, maintenance and preventative maintenance inspections, physical inventory, retirement, and final disposition. The Inventory Control Specialist lll ensures care, protection and maintenance of assigned facilities, vehicles, computer systems, printers, radios, pagers, furnishings, inventory and assets.

This position requires occasional overtime based on business needs and is placed on-call status in order to respond to city or department emergencies.

About EMS :
The Emergency Medical Services department is responsible for managing critical time-sensitive life-threatening emergencies. While most of the assistance EMS gives to the community is medical in nature, everything we do is about service: service to our patients, their families and loved ones; service to our community; and service to the people who make up Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services.

Regarding your Application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications and, if selected as a top candidate for the position, will be used when determining salary. Statements like “see resume” will not count when determining experience. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience relevant to this position.
• The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application. Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application. The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section.
• Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

EMS reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.

Veterans:
Veterans, we thank you for your service and welcome your application. If you are selected as the top candidate for the position you will be required to provide your DD214.

Are you already a COA employee?
Employees in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in, and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position will be included in the initial interview.

ATCEMS employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers 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.

Language:
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak English.

Essential Employee:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.
Pay Range
$24.08 - $27.93

Hours
Monday - Friday
6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*Schedule may vary based on business need.
Job Close Date 10/30/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Emergency Medical Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with medical shelf-life items and identifying lot numbers to be removed from inventory during periodic cycle counts / inventories.
• Experience with information technology inventory systems such as Operative IQ, or any other similar information technology inventory systems.
• Experience operating equipment and vehicles such as forklift, pallet jack and 24 foot box truck, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work overtime, be placed in on-call status and respond to declared city or department emergencies.

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- Supervision 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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 III position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* 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.

* How many years of experience do you have in a lead capacity within a warehouse/inventory control atmosphere? Please ensure this experience is reflected within your application.

• No experience in a lead capacity.
• Less than a year of experience in a lead capacity.
• One (1) year of experience in a lead capacity.
• More than one (1) year of experience in a lead capacity.

* Please describe your experience with medical shelf life items within an inventory control environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with Operative IQ, or any other similar technology inventory systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with the safe operation of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and/or pallet jacks. Please include the number of years you have operating such equipment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to ability to operate city vehicles such as a 24 foot box truck for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to work overtime, meet on-call requirements and be and readily available to support declared emergencies?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

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