INVENTORY SPECIALIST

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description

Inventory Specialist

POSITION NUMBER: PW1030 FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position oversees the purchase, storage and inventory control for

the Public Works department garage. Will set up and manage a parts inventory program in close

cooperation with the Equipment Fleet Supervisor and the Assistant Equipment Fleet Supervisor.

Performs light vehicle and building maintenance. Performs other duties as required. This position

is supervised by the Equipment Fleet Supervisor and the Assistant Equipment Fleet Supervisor.

WORK PERFORMED

30% Parts Room. Operates the parts room in the County garage including stocking of parts,

keeping an inventory of parts, maintaining a clean and orderly work area and supplying

parts to mechanics.

30% Invoices. Enters invoices into accounting database, must have knowledge of line codes.

Transfers information from accounting database to the asset management system for

inventory and billing purposes.

30% Inventory. Maintains the parts inventory system on asset management system including

data input, report generation and purchase order production. Assists in work order system

data input relating to equipment repair and inventory.

10% Deliveries. Picks up parts from various vendors and delivers parts as needed to various

work locations within the County.

Shawnee County Position Description

Inventory Specialist (PW1030)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

 Inventory control techniques and practices.

 Microsoft Office software.

 Vehicle and machinery parts.

Ability to:

 Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

 Learn operation of computer software including work order system.

 Record inventory for work orders.

 Complete repair orders for vehicles and equipment.

 Maintain stock for equipment and vehicle repair parts.

 Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Calculator Sweep Machine Fork Lift

Printer Truck (Up to 1 Ton) Pallet Lift Hand Tools

Telephone Steam Cleaner

Photocopier

Shawnee County Position Description

Inventory Specialist (PW1030)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Two (2) years’ experience with a Personal Computer including Microsoft Office software.

Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).

Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses

(DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less

than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving

record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding,

failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.

Required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.

Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This

Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.