Inventory Specialist III

Salary: $40,662.00 Annually
Location : 2802 South Business Hwy 281, Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03590
Department: Hidalgo County - Purchasing
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit resume with application.
Grade:: 08


General Description
Performs advanced (senior-level) inventory work; Overseeing Inventory files pertaining to Machinery and Equipment, Buildings, Roadways, and Other structures such as parks and landfills; monitoring inventory operations for compliance with established procedures; works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed
Oversees accounting records of purchases, assigns inventory numbers to items, and maintains inventory and stock control records
Oversees Inventory files and prepare monthly reports for Fixed Asset Division and other Departments such as Auditors and Budget Office
Conducts (Periodically) physical inventory count and Reconcile with Inventory Books
Oversees estimates of supplies and merchandise needs, and approves requests for replenishing supplies and merchandise
Oversees and maintains an inventory database including pictures of heavy equipment, Buildings, Roads, and other Inventory at management discretion
Disposes of surplus property, and arranges and rotates if necessary
May prepare purchase orders
May train others
May assign and/or supervise the work of others
Ensure an efficient system of Inventory management and control, and recommends improvements
Develops inventory control program guidelines and policies
May operate a forklift
Performs related work as assigned

Education and Experience
Associate's degree


Two (2) years of experience in inventory control


Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of inventory practices, methods, and procedures

Ability to transfer inventory from one location to another, and review inventory policy for compliance
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Did you earn an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of experience in inventory control?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of related experience do you have?
Required Question