Inventory Specialist III

Salary: $23.53 - $37.65 Hourly
Location : 2901 County Barn Road (Fleet Mgmt), Naples, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 10183
Department: Corporate Business Operation
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 251


Job Summary
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.

Acquires, controls and distributes parts, materials, tools, and supplies necessary for the effective day to day operations of the Fleet Management. Manages an effective parts and materials warranty program. Oversees shift operations, analyzes section operations and budget, oversees contracts and vendor compliance, manages inventory control and tracking and processes warranted parts, tools, supplies and materials.

Essential Functions

• Maintains an effective inventory system to control parts, tools, supplies and materials; determines appropriate stock levels for stock items; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; initiates orders for new or replacement parts, tools, supplies and materials; conducts periodic inventory counts of items in stock; assesses need for new stock items; research new products and equipment; recommends addition/removal of items from inventory; coordinate responsibilities and tasks with any additional supplemental staff assigned to the operations of the supply center/warehouse.
• Provides input to bid specifications and vendor selection processes for Division parts, materials, tools and supplies contracts; determines the sources to use in order to ensure the most cost-efficient parts, tools, materials and supplies are purchased for the County.
• Obtains price quotes or reviews bid lists and coordinates with vendors to ensure the most economical and timely sources for acquisition of quality parts, materials and supplies.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness work/storage areas; organizes storage areas and assigns numbers/labels to stock items to facilitate identification and location of items; assures security of items stored in or transported to/from storage area; coordinates proper disposal of medications and biohazardous waste.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining storage areas and work areas.
• Issues the supply items from inventory into the field; maintains records of materials issued and their location.
• Ensures the delivery of equipment and supplies to off-site locations as appropriate; delivers parts, tools, materials and supplies to off-site locations as appropriate; tows, or hauls vehicles/equipment into/out of shop; delivers vehicles to maintenance facilities for repair/maintenance work; delivers parts, tools, supplies and materials to employees in the field or at work sites as needed.
• Receives incoming orders, packages, and 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 return orders, damaged equipment, and warranty items; tracks status of returned and warranty items to ensure proper credit.
  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• May be required to be on twenty-four-hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holiday as deemed necessary. Must be available during local states of emergency.
  Operates and maintains cleanliness of assigned motor vehicle.
  Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pre-hospital medical experience preferred for EMS.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
  LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
• 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.

Supplemental information

• 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 all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time
employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least three (3) years previous experience that includes inventory control, purchasing, warehouse/receiving operations, parts counter, customer service and personal computer operations?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess or are you willing to obtain the Forklift Operator License within six (6) months from the date of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Able to Obtain

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Do you have any knowledge of inventory tracking and supply ordering systems?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any experience with procurement of goods?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question