Services Specialist

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve.

At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

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Maryland Department of Human
Services
Division of Administrative Operations
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

This position and how it relates to the mission if the agency. The position serves as the DHS Inventory Supervisor and is responsible for assisting with the oversight and coordination of the acquisition, relocation and disposal of furniture and equipment at the DHS Central location as well as across statewide operation for the Department of Human Services.

Provide oversight and accountability for the control, care, maintenance and security of departmental property at the Department of Human Services Central in accordance with the Department of General Inventory Control Manual.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct site visits to support DHS administration and local departments with physical inventories, providing technical guidance and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Manage and maintain the DHS Asset Management Software System ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and effective system utilization.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Two years of experience in general services functions, office administration activities or in the receiving, storing, issuance, purchase or requisition of equipment, materials, and parts and supplies.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as stated above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the logistics field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• One year of experience of asset and inventory management experience, tracking, receiving, and maintaining accurate records for 100+ assets.
• One year of experience conducting inventory audits and reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate inventory counts.
• One year of experience using Excel or inventory management systems to track asset locations, assignments, transfers, and disposals.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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