Material Storage Specialist (37.5 Hour)

Material Storage Specialist (37.5 Hour)

Recruitment # 260527-8149TC-001

Location East Granby, CT

Date Opened 6/2/2026 2:00:00 PM

Salary $50,612.00 - $66,095.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of pay plan)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/18/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) ( is accepting applications for a Material Storage Specialist ( in the Civil Engineer Office at the East Granby (Bradley) location.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• A healthy work/life balance ( to all employees

• Dedicated employee parking

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, First-shift;

• Monday - Friday

• 7:00AM to 3:00PM (37.5 hours)

• Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position is accountable for stockroom or warehouse operations, including the full range of stores activities, such as receiving, storing, distributing, inspecting, inventorying, purchasing and all other related functions.

Overseeing warehouse operations, receiving/issue stock and maintaining records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand. Clarifying amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment. Making purchases of equipment or supplies as necessary, maintaining housekeeping and security of stores area and taking required inventory of materials and supplies, as well as performing other related duties.

ABOUT US:

We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:

(1) To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;

(2) To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;

(3) To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.

The Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner and will continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce pollution-generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its valuable training lands.

NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io .

• Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for stockroom or warehouse operations, including the full range of stores activities, such as receiving, storing, distributing, inspecting, inventorying, purchasing and all other related functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Oversees the entire stockroom or warehouse operations;

• Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand;

• Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security;

• Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment;

• Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders;

• Makes purchases of equipment or supplies as necessary;

• Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area;

• Takes required inventory of materials and supplies;

• Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections;

• Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool;

• Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety;

• Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;

• Operates material handling equipment;

• May drive motor vehicles as assigned;

• May enter data into a computer;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies;

• safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• keep accurate stock records and inventories;

• utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the full range of stores duties, including receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying, inspecting, etc.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Storekeeper.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with sensitive timelines.

• Experience collaborating effectively as part of a team.

• Experience designing and maintaining systems and structures related to ordering, distributing and record keeping of materials and supplies.

• Demonstrates clear, effective communication and builds strong working relationships.

• Experience with systems that process incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and shipments.

• Experience physically delivering mail, packages, supplies and equipment throughout the Civil Engineer Office.

• Experience managing the regular service of state and/or federal vehicle, including re-fueling and general preventative maintenance schedules.

• Experience working with Military/Federal Supply organizations.

• Experience with federal hazardous material regulations and operating procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice assignments, whenever their services are required.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess experience receiving and handling of specialized materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.

• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights;

• May be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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