Inventory Control Specialist 2 (Alum Creek Facility)

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office-Fiscal (Asset Management)
Report In Location: 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43209 (Alum Creek Facility)
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m

Maintain extensive agency-wide/statewide inventory such as furniture, equipment or vehicles & develop, implement & enforce policies & procedures on inventory control:

• Acts as lead worker directing work of inventory staff and serves as principal assistant to the Inventory Control Supervisor in the operation & maintenance of the Asset Management System for the control & tracking of fixed assets throughout ODPS;

• Assists in the planning, coordination & distribution of fixed as-sets to ODPS facilities;

• Updates, verifies, & tracks all information on automated Asset Management System; Coordinates with Distribution Services on receipt, storage, issue, shipment, & pickup of fixed assets;

• Coordinates disposal of fixed assets with State Salvage to ensure proper disposal procedures are followed & policies are enforced;

• Coordinates with Ohio State Highway Patrol, Emergency Management Agency, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Emergency Medical Services, & Public Safety Administration on fixed asset requirements, inventory & accountability;

• Monitors & trains in the operation & maintenance of the Asset Management System, ensuring accurate key entry by Asset Management staff;

• Assists Inventory Control Supervisor with the inventory of fixed assets for ODPS;

• Assists in physical inventories which will require some overnight travel, bar coding of assets, maintenance of Asset Management System database, exchange of fixed assets for repair, & preparation of items &/or disposition forms for salvage disposal;

• Operates truck to transport salvage items to State Surplus; Operates warehouse equipment (i.e., forklifts, manual & electric pallet lifts, dock levelers, etc.);

• Verifies receiving documents with procurement documents to ensure all relevant data is available for posting to the Asset Management System & resolving shortcomings;

• Manages business functions of the office to include researching, preparing, & filing inventory reports as requested by management; Maintains office files relating to asset management & inventory control;

• Develops, implements, & enforces policies & procedures pertaining to inventory control, asset management & disposal projects;

• Coordinates reporting requirements with Ohio Department of Administrative Services & Office of Budget & Management;

• Prepares inventory & asset management related correspondence for management signature & distribution;

• Performs other duties as assigned;

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 available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

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.

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.

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: Bookkeeping; Inventory Control; Public Relations; Office Practices & Procedures; Agency Policies & Procedures inventory control, disposal procedures.

SKILL: Electronic Data Processing; Equipment Operations computer, typewriter, calculator; Truck, Pallet Lift, Dock Leveler, Forklift, Computer.

ABILITY: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; maintain accurate records prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; ANSWER ROUTINE TELEPHONE INQUIRES FROM PUBLIC; DEMONSTRATE STRENGTH TO LIFT UP TO 50 lbs.

(*) Developed after employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires Travel

• This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

• A background check, tax check and BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process