Inventory Specialist I

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Responsibilities Maintains inventory of parts, supplies, and other materials; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; conducts periodic physical inventory counts; maintains current inventory records. Maintains organization and cleanliness of shop, supply room, supply yard, or other work/storage areas; organizes storage areas and assigns numbers/labels to stock items to facilitate identification and location of items; maintains security of items stored in or transported to/from storage areas; performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining storage areas and work areas. Issues parts and supply items from inventory; maintains logs/records of materials issued. Places orders for stock items or special‑order items; determines necessary quantities to maintain appropriate levels of standard inventory items on hand; researches parts information as needed; assists other personnel with parts identification and parts requests; obtains competitive bids and price quotes for parts, equipment, and contracted services; prepares purchase requisitions and issues purchase order numbers; monitors status of pending orders and initiates follow‑up actions. Receives incoming orders, packages, or deliveries; picks up parts at vendors as needed; loads/unloads materials; inspects deliveries to verify receipt of correct materials and of entire order; verifies accuracy of packing slips and receiving documents. Processes shipments of return orders, damaged parts, and warranty parts; tracks status of returned items and warranty items to ensure proper credit. Maintains computerized inventory records; posts/enters items ordered, items received, items issued, and other inventory activities into computer system; researches inventory records in computer system as needed. Provides budgetary input; compiles statistical data to assist with budget preparation; monitors purchases/expenditures to ensure availability of budget funds; advises supervisor of status of expenditures in relation to budget; makes recommendations for future expenditures. Provides customer service; communicates with personnel via telephone and two‑radio; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service; provides information and initiates problem resolution. Communicates with vendors regarding product availability, bids/price quotes, status of orders, problems, discrepancies, or other issues; maintains current vendor names, telephone numbers, and pertinent information. Drives, tows, or hauls vehicles/equipment into/out of shop; delivers vehicles to maintenance facilities for repair/maintenance work; delivers parts to employees in the field or at work sites as needed. Additional Functions Performs various clerical/administrative tasks; creates forms for use within office; fills out work order forms; sends/receives e‑mail messages. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year of related experience. Fingerprinting required. Licenses / Certificates May require a valid Forklift Operator license. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Compensation and Benefits Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident‑by‑incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work. This job posting is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr