What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Specialist 2, Limited Duration position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
11/18/2025
Application Deadline:
11/30/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,207 - $5,842
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Supply Specialist 2, Limited Duration
Job Description:
The
Oregon Department of Human Services
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star
and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture
that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Type: Limited Duration Appointment (Approximately 12 Months)
Location: 950 Columbia Drive, Suite A, Hermiston, Oregon 97838
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: 950 Columbia Drive, Suite A, Hermiston, Oregon 97838
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Opportunity awaits!
At the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We’re looking for leaders who are passionate about public service and dedicated to strengthening systems that support Oregon’s communities. As a Supply Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the logistical operations of the Oregon Resilience and Emergency Management team. As a Supply Specialist, you’ll manage the receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies, equipment and materials. You’ll also handle purchasing documents and maintain accurate records to ensure secure and efficient supply operations. We invite you to apply for the role of Supply Specialist in the Logistics Unit, Resilience and Emergency Management team.
Summary of Duties
As a Supply Specialist, you will:
- Receive requests for supplies/equipment; ensure they are complete; confirm the authority of the individual or agency making the order.
- Acquire a range of supplies, food, forms, materials, and equipment within pre-set financial limits or authorized purchasing power; utilize a state credit card, engage in requisition, and purchase order procedures, employ statewide contracts, or follow the informal bidding process.
- Receive and examine items to assess their condition and the quantity received; verify that items conform to order specifications; repackage and return any damaged or incorrect goods; inform the vendor of the return status.
- Store items such as office supplies, forms, food, excess/surplus property, equipment, and janitorial supplies appropriately for each type of item; rotate items as necessary; provide accessibility to supplies; and maintain the storeroom in a clean and orderly condition.
- Deliver items and fill orders; distribute items over the counter; load pallets for shipment on transport vehicles; and package and deliver or ship supplies to various locations.
- Dispose of obsolete and excess items, inspect the property to ascertain its condition for use, transfer, or sale, and then reach out to the relevant authority for disposition.
- Maintain inventory and perform cycle counts and/or periodic physical inventory as assigned, count and record items electronically and on paper.
- Maintain records related to the requisition, purchase, receipt, stocking, inventory, and delivery of supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
- Three years of stocking, storeroom or warehouse experience which included purchasing a variety of supplies, equipment or materials, maintaining inventory records, and shipping and receiving materials and equipment.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Proven ability to maintain accurate inventory and store records.
- Experience in purchasing, receiving, maintaining, and inventorying supplies and equipment.
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals to answer questions and exchange information.
- Attention to detail in reviewing documents such as purchase orders and bids for accuracy and completeness.
- Experience ensuring the secure storage of supplies, assessing space requirements, and handling the physical movement of heavy supply boxes.
- Proficiency in using computer systems or terminals to enter, update, correct, and retrieve data efficiently.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter of no more than two pages is encouraged but not required. In the cover letter, clearly address how you meet the essential attributes listed above. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
- Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Working Conditions
- This is an on-site role with limited hybrid work flexibility.
- This position operates in typical warehouse environments, which may include exposure to loud noise, fluctuating temperatures, and outdoor elements.
- During emergency response situations, the role may involve working in adverse weather conditions and non-standard environments.
- The position is also subject to emergency response with little or no advance notice.
About the Resilience and Emergency Management Program
The Office of Resilience and Emergency Management's (OREM) purpose is to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural, technical, and human-caused threats and hazards. The unit works closely with federal, state, local, and tribal governments; a wide array of private partners; ODHS programs and disaster survivors. OREM and the Office of Health, Safety and Emergency Services work together to help ODHS programs in their work to keep Oregonians they serve safe during disasters. OREM is also responsible for mass care (primarily shelter and meals) following a disaster and for emergency social services during the recovery period.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Groupcommunities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazingbenefits package.
- Possible eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
- Veterans’ preference information.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
- This is a limited duration, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
- We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.
Contact Information
- The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-190826.
- Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov
- Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222