ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT - INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK, INTERMEDIATE

Inventory Control Clerk

This position is with the County of El Paso, Infrastructure Services (Road & Bridge) department. The listing closes on 10/3/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada). The salary is $37,391.90 Annually and the location is flexible within the county, with an address of 1331 N. Fabens, Fabens, TX 79838.

Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable Experience and Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and three (3) years of procurement experience with two (2) years of inventory or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, and Other Requirements:

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. A personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date to access the County's network and systems.

Typical Duties

Essential Duties:

Assists with procurement and keeps records of the inventory for the Department of Infrastructure Services, ensuring items are accurately stocked and stored where they belong. Some of their daily responsibilities include:

• Order, receive, and record all assets, materials, equipment, and hardware;
• Keeps records of surplus materials and updates system for projecting inventory;
• Takes inventories of all items in stock and maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries to meet departmental requirements;
• Recommends layouts for maximum use and operation of warehouse or storage space;
• Operates materials handling equipment; ensures that items are properly and safely stored;
• Evaluates function and quality of materials purchased;
• Inventories and issues frequently used supplies and materials for county departments;
• Receives and disburses surplus or disposable items;
• Maintains records and files;
• Responsible for identifying and tracking all assets during audits of assets;
• Assists in the transfer of items;
• Tags, counts, and documents county assets;
• Managing inventory by stocking and cataloging products;
• Performing quality checks on stored inventory and discarding inventory that does not meet the minimum standards;
• Implements loss prevention programs;
• Updates, maintains inventory records and reconciles all inventory records yearly; and
• Investigates new products, costs and comparables and orders products. Checks for accuracy of product details and testing new products accuracy of product details and testing new products.

Other Important Duties:

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned; substitutes, if assigned during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills; and as members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Job Summary

Summary of Position:

The Inventory Control Clerk, Intermediate under general supervision, moderately complex clerical and warehouse work coordinating all commodities and equipment movement and storage; performs procurement work placing and expediting orders for diversified goods; and performs related work as required.

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products; printing, copying, and postage equipment and related equipment; warehouse procedures and paper flow, bills of lading and invoicing; Skill/Ability to: use of material handling equipment; operate personal computer using standard Office operating software and general office equipment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make mathematical computations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, and staff studies; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; ability to organize and expedite orders; operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently; work rapidly and accurately with numbers, codes, and symbols; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,

Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to: Warehouse Foremen

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.

Other: Has contact with vendors and customers, various County departments and the general public.

Benefits

El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following:

• Holidays: 16 holidays per year as recognized.
• Vacation: Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
• Sick Leave: Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
• Miscellaneous Paid Leaves: Military Leave 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
• Medical Health Benefits: Plan Costs Biweekly Rates
• Retirement: Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
• Life Insurance: Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
• Long-Term Disability: The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
• Short-Term Disability: The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
• Retiree Health Insurance: Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
• Employee Assistance Program: Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
• Section 125 Medical & Dependent Care Program: The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursement: Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
• Educational Assistance Program (EdAP): Reimbursement up to $20