Supply Technician - Qualifications Waived Job Carson City area,Nevada USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Position: SUPPLY TECHNICIAN 1-MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

The Department of Corrections is recruiting to fill a Supply Technician 1 position at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) in Carson City. Under general supervision, the incumbent maintains an inventory of inmate clothing, footwear, and various laundry supplies and supervises a crew of inmates assigned to laundry duties within NNCC. The incumbent fills orders; receives, issues, and stores inmate laundry;

conducts periodic physical inventories; reconciles disparities in records and inventory; prepares reports; and enters and tracks data in spreadsheets and logs. They also prepare and process requisitions; contact vendors regarding product pricing and availability; operate laundry equipment and report equipment failures; supervise a crew of inmates to include hiring and firing when necessary and managing their daily assigned tasks; and ensure compliance with all operational procedures related to tool control, inventory, and security and safety regulations.

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Receive, inspect, store, issue and fill orders, ship, inventory, and maintain records of wide variety of supplies, services, food, forms, materials, parts, equipment, property, or expendable stores and supplies.

Procure items up to pre-established monetary limits and specifically delegated purchasing authority

Pack and return damaged goods and incorrect items and notify vendor of return status.

Reorder stocked items and conduct limited item or service specific procurement under supervisory review.

Deliver or pick up property, equipment, expendable stores, and supplies.

Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.

Utilize a credit card to obtain a limited variety of well-defined repair services or items.

Contact vendors to determine availability and price and follow up with vendors when problems occur.

Operate materials handling and/or safety equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, and/or dolly.

Input, update, and retrieve data and produce reports.

May repair equipment, perform regular maintenance, or send to outside vendor for repair or maintenance.

Dispose of obsolete and excess items by following applicable processes.

May set up and dismantle special equipment.

Focus of the work is complex item specific purchasing for a range of supplies, equipment, materials, forms, parts, and services on a regular basis.

Coordinate with requesting party to clarify and develop item specifications.

Locate specific items, evaluate terms of warranties, and identify acceptable substitutions.

Initiate informal bid process, negotiate price, terms, and delivery, and make final determination.

Originate purchases using a credit card, purchase order, or requisition within standard purchasing authority.

Maintain property inventory records, affix identification tags, record property movement or disposition, and conduct periodic physical inventory.

Frequently encounter problems in locating supply sources and must search beyond the local area for items.

Purchases are based on requests received from authorized agency staff or through the review of stock.

Procurement duties vary and include different or unrelated processes and methods.

Perform related duties as assigned.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

Purchasing regulations, policies, and procedures; physical inventory procedures, records, and controls; proper handling, storage, and shipment of hazardous materials; data entry techniques; customer service techniques;researching and developing specifications for technical equipment and supplies.

Ability to:

Order inventory utilizing State and/or vendor computerized systems;use technical reference manuals, guides, and other informational resource materials related to supply/procurement work; maintain records and write correspondence relating to procurement; perform minor repairs to furniture and equipment.
Prepare general item-specific specifications; communicate with vendors and requestors regarding the price, availability, terms, and delivery of supplies and materials; read, interpret, and disseminate information regarding fire and safety laws and regulations applicable to materials stocked and purchased; follow-up on orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies purchased.