Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Work Locations: District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601

Organization: Transportation - District 09

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Operational Needs

Compensation: $19.31

Unposting Date: Mar 13, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill: Records Management

Technical Skills: Operational and Administrative Support

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Verbal Communication

Agency Contact Name: Bonnie Hall

Agency Contact Information: 740-774-8860 bonnie.hall@dot.ohio.gov

Inventory Control Specialist 1 - 20065092 (District Garage)

(240002BQ)

Job Duties

Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do:

• Delivery of parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and mail

• Maintain and track inventory of supplies, equipment, materials and help with sign inventory across the district.

• Use Computer and software to maintain, update and remove materials from inventory.

• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties assigned.

• CDL preferred but not required.

Position Description:

Receives, inspects and records new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms and luminaries). Dispenses materials and records transactions; maintains accurate records of all incoming and outgoing equipment and supplies; schedules, prepares and assists with loading and unloading of supplies and equipment for shipment or delivery to various facilities in District; maintains perpetual inventory of supplies (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).

Processes purchase orders, requisitions, encumbrances and vouchers for supplies, equipment and contract services (e.g., cable and wire, signal heads, luminaries). Maintains files for requisitions and purchase orders; assists with budget preparation and invoicing; monitors inventory and follows departmental procedures in purchasing equipment and material to maintain proper stock.

Recommends removal of obsolete or worn out equipment from inventory. Operates and maintains new computerized inventory control system; completes internal maintenance forms for tracking labor, equipment, and material use (e.g., MR-502, MR-503, AU-62); enters daily maintenance records into computer programs (Excel, Quattro Pro, Paradox, Traffic Inventory Management System) used to track the daily material used and work performed on traffic control devices. Takes inventory of chosen areas on regular basis (e.g., Traffic stockroom); coordinates and balances warehouse inventory (e.g. surplus salvage equipment provided to other districts). Prepares statistical reports from inventory information (e.g., signal lamp replacement rates, cost of maintenance by county).

Keeps records of expenditures for utilities and prepares related reports (e.g., cost per location vs budgeted amount) ; uses a computer and database software ( Paradox ) to maintain and update current field inventories of traffic control devices and equipment (e.g., signals, signs, lighting), including power service locations and associated meter numbers and account numbers for each power service.

Coordinates complete inventory of supply area and annual inventory of District Traffic equipment; attends and participates in training sessions and meetings when requested by supervisor. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned, including preparation of timekeeping records and answering telephone calls.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Additional Benefits

• The opportunity to work on an important mission
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Qualifications

• Job Skills: Records Management

• Technical: Operational Support

• Professional: Verbal Communication, Active Learning

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of fractions, decimals & percentages; inventory control; agency policies & procedures & state regulations on inventory control & salvage & surplus disposal*; electronic data processing as applied to inventory control computer systems*; public relations*. Skill in operation of computer*; typewriter*; calculator*. Ability to understand system of bookkeeping procedures; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; maintain accurate records; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with others on group projects; lift 25-30 lbs.

(*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Hours may vary based on operational need.

All bargaining unit hires must serve a one year probationary period.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

Background Check Information

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.