Inventory Control Specialist

Salary : $52,873.60 - $55,536.00 Annually
Location : California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200511
Department: Public Works and Transportation
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Job Summary


Establishes and maintains consistent records and inventories of supplies for St. Mary's County; performs other duties as assigned.
The hiring salary for this position is $52,874 - $55,536 annually; full salary range for this position is $52,874 - $91,042 annually.

Essential Functions

1. Orders all inventory/non-inventory parts, supplies, fluids, shop equipment, tires, tool, fuel and oil, and safety equipment for Vehicle Maintenance Division;
2. Receives inventory/non-inventory items and ensures correct quantities;
3. Reviews vehicle maintenance job orders to ensure accuracy and attaches invoices for payment;
4. Maintains physical inventory location system, monitors inventory and performs yearly audits;
5. Maintains cleanliness in the parts/inventory, fluid and tire area and notifies supervisor of potentially hazardous areas;
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
7. May operate a County vehicle.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public;
3. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
4. Basic math skills;
5. Ability to operate a computer.

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
2. Two years or more of job-related experience;
3. Valid Maryland Drivers license;
4. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
2. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, handling of moderately heavy boxes, moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.

The work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; working with irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields; may require working in adverse weather conditions.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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