Summary

This class is the first of two levels in the Inventory Control series.

Incumbents maintain a supply of standard parts and supplies. Responsibilities may include receiving and storing supplies; maintaining records of parts and supplies received and dispersed; monitoring inventory levels; coding, entering, and filing invoices; entering work orders; compiling materials and labor costs; running standard reports; obtaining price quotes; ordering parts and supplies; and scheduling maintenance and repair services.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

Receives a variety of orders; unpacks, labels, and sorts inventory, equipment, and/or supplies.
Delivers inventory, supplies, or equipment to destination; places inventory items and supplies in correct location or supply room; assists with inventory counts.
Enters and maintains data in a database. Prepares related reports from records.
Processes a variety of paperwork, including packing lists, invoices, and other related documents.
Collects, compiles, and submits a variety of information including compiling materials and labor costs, obtaining price quotes, ordering parts and supplies, and/or gathering related information.
Schedules maintenance and repair services necessary on stock, vehicles, and/or other related equipment.
May perform a variety of clerical support duties including answering telephones, routing telephone calls; coding, entering, and filing information; and/or other related duties.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), one year clerical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

Inventory principles and practices;
Report preparation techniques;
Data entry techniques;
Basic mathematical concepts;
Recordkeeping principles;
Modern office equipment;
Computers and related software applications;

Skills

Monitoring inventory;
Ordering inventory;
Delivering and/or picking up inventory;
Preparing and maintaining records;
Entering information into inventory systems;
Using computers and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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