Supply Specialist

Salary : $39,826.80 - $51,416.14 Annually
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 3110-26E-01
Division: Agency Support Division
Bureau: Logistics
Opening Date: 07/10/2026


Summary Statement


The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated individual for our Supply Specialist position. Under general supervision, the Supply Specialist is responsible for ordering, storing, receiving and issuing supplies and equipment from the DPS Supply Section. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. Apply right away; recruitment may close without notice.

TESTING INFORMATION

Please review the Exam Plan for information relating to the in-person testing for this position.


Must successfully complete the examination process.
Written Exam = 100% weight
Physical Assessment (Lifting) = Pass/Fail
If you have a disability which may require an accommodation,


please notify in writing prior to the test date.

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Researches contract and/or product/vendor information, purchase order status, requisitions, payment information, etc. in order to provide information, make informed decisions and resolve problems.
2. Receives, unpacks, and stores parts and supplies. Verifies shipments using purchase orders, invoices, and credit memos; reconciles discrepancies.
3. Purchases equipment, parts, and supplies as necessary for agency operations.
4. Organizes and arranges warehouse stock to ensure accessibility and orderliness.
5. Packages parts and supplies and delivers or ships to destinations throughout the agency.
6. Handles and stores hazardous materials in compliance with established policies/procedures, OSHA, and state and federal environmental laws.
7. Creates and generates stock-identifying bar codes and date labels to facilitate the tracking of incoming and outgoing warehouse inventory.
8. Remains current on job-specific procedures using catalogs, Internet, vendor contacts, etc.
9. Monitors and maintains a variety of manual and electronic records. Enters and tracks data into computerized systems.
10. Identifies obsolete property, deletes from inventory, and prepares for transfer to State surplus.
11. Monitors section vehicles to ensure preventative maintenance and/or repairs are performed as necessary.
12. Assists employees and visitors by phone and in person in order to provide services or information.
13. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
14. Conducts annual consumable inventory of all stock in DPS warehouse(s).
15. Types requisitions and Requests for Quotes (RFQ) in order to obtain pricing information.
16. Serves as backup to print shop personnel during absences or during peak workloads.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

1. general warehousing procedures.
2. inventory procedures.
3. the principles and practices of records management systems.
4. OSHA regulations and laws pertaining to the workplace environment
5. the basic principles of the proper use, storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Skill in:

1. the use of keyboard devices to input and retrieve information.

Ability to:

1. interpret written and oral instructions.
2. read and interpret written information.
3. perform mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4. perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
5. communicate effectively with others
6. adapt to changes in schedules and job priorities.
7. maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
8. work independently with minimal supervision.
9. analyze problems and develop viable solutions.
10. research and reconcile inaccuracies and make appropriate corrections.
11. operate standard office equipment, (e.g., typewriter, personal computer, calculator, transcriber, FAX, photocopier, multi-line telephone, microfiche, shredder, etc.).
12. proofread written alpha and numeric information for accuracy and compliancy.
13. memorize and recall detailed information and/or numeric combinations.
14. perform job duties effectively in stressful or emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires two (2) years of warehousing or storekeeping experience, including the maintenance of computerized and/or manual records. Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to travel throughout the state and work and drive in inclement weather.
May be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, climb and lift and move heavy objects, weighing up to 75 pounds, in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked
01


Do you possess at least two (2) years of warehousing or storekeeping experience, including the maintenance of computerized and/or manual records?

• Yes
• No

02


Describe the experience which qualifies you for this classification.
03


Do you, or will you be able to, possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05


DPS Guidelines for Tattoos, Body Art, and Body Alterations include but are not limited to the following:• Tattoos, body art, and body alterations on exposed areas of the head, face, tongue, mouth, teeth, neck, and chest, are prohibited.• Tattoos on the face are prohibited, except for cosmetic tattoos correcting medical conditions or permanent facial makeup that adheres to grooming standards.I understand, if employed by the Department of Public Safety, I will need to meet the standards above.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you accept and acknowledge you may be required to travel throughout the state and work and drive in inclement weather?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you accept and acknowledge you may be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you accept and acknowledge you must be able to bend, stretch, reach, climb and lift, and move heavy objects weighing 50 or more pounds?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

10


I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my past drug use among other items. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

11


Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

12


Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, or marijuana extracts) legally or illegally within the last six (6) months.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

13


Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

14


Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

15


Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

16


Please select the option which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

17


Please select the option which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

18


Please select the option which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

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