DWM Inventory Specialist; Asset Management

Salary range: $37,856 - $49,213

The Inventory Specialist assists the supervisor with the inventory, accountability, storage, and safeguard of warehouse merchandise for the City of Atlanta; maintains records of all inventory and produces inventory reports for the Inventory Manager.

Posting expires:
October 25, 2026

Salary range: $37,856 - $49,213

This position will work under the direct supervision of the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) Asset Accountability Management Director. Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively with a team.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Counts all warehouse inventory and supplies.
• Inventory all merchandise on a periodic basis.
• Maintain computerized and manual files for tracking inventory.
• Reports on all discrepancies to the inventory manager.
• Operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Locates and removes expired or defective merchandise from the inventory.
• Works with the warehouse manager to brainstorm ways to reduce inventory discrepancy and possible theft or “shrink.”
• Uses computerized inventory software to record, track, and maintain all inventory-related data.
• Assists employees in the warehouse when necessary.
• Assists in the organization of the warehouse.
• Processes daily, weekly, and monthly reports of inventory statistics.
• Must be flexible to work beyond normal work hours and work week.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the supervisor.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

This is a partial list of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• In addition to the minimum qualifications above, the ideal candidate would also possess some or all of the following experience or qualifications:
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility to work on multiple inventory-related projects simultaneously
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others
• High degree of professionalism
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Must have skills in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Intermediate or Advanced.
• Be able to pass an extensive background check due to the equipment being processed and handled.

• Have obtained a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma
• Possess Basic Computer skills
• Must be proficient in basic mathematics.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to lift seventy (70) pounds.
• Must have prior warehouse experience
• Physical and electronic inventory reporting experience
• Document filing experience - Shelf stocking experience
• Have shipping and receiving experience

• Warehouse environments can range from temperature-controlled to, at times, dusty, noisy, unpleasant odors, or having, occasionally, extreme temperatures.
• Involves, for the most part, indoor manual labor with significant physical demands such as lifting and standing for long periods. Some…