What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surplus Property Agent position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Do you enjoy varied work assignments, can you work independently, and do you have a passion for helping others? This position may be for you! Surplus Property Agent with the Bureau of Supplies and Surplus, Federal Surplus Property Division offers a chance to support public programs by placing federal surplus property where it is needed most. You will make a direct, positive impact on the many communities our government serves by evaluating, acquiring, and processing valuable resources to match them with eligible recipients. If you have the required experience and are adept with attention to detail and inventory management, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position!
This position plays a key part in locating, evaluating, and coordinating the distribution of federal surplus property to eligible recipients. It supports safe operations, regulatory compliance, and effective customer service. As a Surplus Property Agent, you will perform the following duties:
- Property Screening: Evaluate federal surplus property at various locations and through federal databases to determine suitability
- Vehicle Operation: Drive and operate vehicles, including box trucks, forklifts, and pallet jacks, to retrieve and deliver property while following all safety and transportation requirements
- Specialized Documentation: Complete transfer forms, activity reports, and inventory updates; utilize the online federal surplus inventory management system to process transactions
- Customer Support: Help recipients and agency representatives locate specific property, provide guidance on proper use, and conduct field inspections to ensure compliance
- Warehouse Work: Participate in physical inventories and other warehouse functions; ensure accurate location and cycle counting procedures are followed
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Incumbent in this position is considered an Essential Employee.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of experience in marketing, distribution, purchasing, maintenance, supply or warehousing and inventory control of a wide variety of materials and equipment.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have at least two years of experience operating a box truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
- You must have at least three years of inventory management experience.
- You must have at least two years of experience using computer programs and databases.
- You must possess and maintain a REAL ID or passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of conditional offer of employment.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience researching data in websites
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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