INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK
Division: Administrative Services
Reporting Location: 1400 Lubbock (Various Locations)
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. **Subject To Change**

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position is critical to the Municipal Courts Department's Central Mail Room operations and is responsible for coordinating daily mail deliveries and pickups from all Court locations and other City Departments, and routing/distributing internal and external mail to the Departments various divisions, receiving/logging all deliveries from external sources, and metering all outgoing mail. This position is responsible for ensuring the overall maintenance of the Department’s assigned vehicles including routine safety inspections, and accurate service and mileage logs. This position will also be assigned specific functions in the Department’s accounts payable process and participates in special projects as assigned.

• Performs manual and clerical tasks in the receiving, storing, redistribution and disposal of surplus City equipment and property.
• Receives, unloads, shelves equipment and inventory as part of the process of moving and loading surplus property.
• Ensure compliance with City and State guidelines regarding acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance, and disposition of inventory and related records.
• Assist in developing, revising, and implementing procedures for inventory control, material management, safety, security, and basic accounting practices.
• Receive, unload, unpack, shelve, distribute, and deliver incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, and equipment; assist with moving and loading surplus property as needed.
• Verify incoming inventory for quality, quantity, accuracy, and compliance with purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and specifications.
• Inventory Management Clerks establish priorities and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Investigate, report, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Create and maintain logs, records, and reports of materials received, stored, issued, delivered, or distributed.
• Perform data entry in purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Oversee, coordinate, and participate in physical inventory counts, reconcile results with records, and resolve variances.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast needs, identify usage trends, and recommend reorder points.
• Coordinate supply requirements with divisions to meet regular and special needs Assists in disposal of damaged or obsolete items or inventory.

WORKING CONDITIONS
General office setting but requires daily driving of City vehicle to offsite locations. May require periodic heavy lifting (up to 30 pounds).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:
Requires a high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:
Three months of inventory control, materials management, record keeping or clerical experience are required. May require experience in operating a forklift and other motorized or non-motorized materials handling equipment.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston Administrative Policy 2-2.

PREFERENCES

Preferences shall be given to candidates who have strong organizational and customer service skills, computer proficiency, writing and communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs and SAP.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
SAFETY IMPACT POSITIO NNo
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 9

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-7238.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-7238

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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