What are the responsibilities and job description for the Storeroom Superintendent position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to supervise staff and the day-to-day operation of the Utilities storeroom, including inventories for electric, water, and railroad departments. Supervises employees, the facility, fleet vehicles, and material-handling equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Oversees and manages inventory for assigned divisions
- Supervises the requisition, distribution, and control of inventory, including materials, parts, supplies, and tools.
- Places orders to various vendors for materials needed based on inventory control reorder reports, supplemental budget approvals, capital improvement approvals, and emergency needs.
- Sends bids to vendors through contracts and informal/formal bids.
- Reviews inventory reorder reports, physical inventory reports, and budget management reports to maintain adequate stock levels and usage.
- Collaborates with supply chain vendors, procurement staff, and department leadership to authorize purchase of materials.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees), including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division- or program/promotional-level budgets and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 5 to 7 years’ experience in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Electric, water, and railroad divisions’ products, materials, and usage.
- Inventory management.
- Automated inventory control procedures.
- Hardware and software related to inventory, purchasing, accounting, and work orders.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Utilizing computers for inventory purposes.
- Monitoring and assessing employee or organizational performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to:
- Comply with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulatory requirements.
- Maintain effective working relationships.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Manage contracts.
- Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and supervise the work of others
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
- Work outside normal working hours to respond to emergency supply needs.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
Outdoor environment – Sometimes
Vehicle – Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Frequently or Often
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
Outdoor environment – Sometimes
Vehicle – Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Frequently or Often
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly have to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Incumbents must have clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Hours/Days
M-F 7am -3:30pm
Starting Salary
$31.80/hr.-$46.45/hr.: Commensurate w/training & experience
Pay Grade
110
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
08/05/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $32 - $46