INVENTORY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

About the Department

SUMMARY
This class is the first of two levels in the Inventory Control series. 
 
Incumbents maintain a supply of standard parts and supplies.  Responsibilities may include receiving and storing supplies; maintaining records of parts and supplies received and dispersed; monitoring inventory levels; coding, entering, and filing invoices; entering work orders; compiling materials and labor costs; running standard reports; obtaining price quotes; ordering parts and supplies; and scheduling maintenance and repair services.

Position Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Receives a variety of orders; unpacks, labels, and sorts inventory, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Delivers inventory, supplies, or equipment to destination; places inventory items and supplies in correct location or supply room; assists with inventory counts.
• Enters and maintains data in a database. Prepares related reports from records.
• Processes a variety of paperwork, including packing lists, invoices, and other related documents.
• Collects, compiles, and submits a variety of information including compiling materials and labor costs, obtaining price quotes, ordering parts and supplies, and/or gathering related information.
• Schedules maintenance and repair services necessary on stock, vehicles, and/or other related equipment.
• May perform a variety of clerical support duties including answering telephones, routing telephone calls; coding, entering, and filing information; and/or other related duties.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), one year clerical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
KNOWLEDGE

• Inventory principles and practices;
• Report preparation techniques;
• Data entry techniques;
• Basic mathematical concepts;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Modern office equipment;
• Computers and related software applications;

SKILLS

• Monitoring inventory;
• Ordering inventory;
• Delivering and/or picking up inventory;
• Preparing and maintaining records;
• Entering information into inventory systems;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.  The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
 
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Calcasieu Parish (pronounced CAL-ca-shoo) is located in Southwest Louisiana and has a population of 192,768. In the heart of Southwest Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish's rich history, diversified economy, and numerous recreational opportunities, make this area a wonderful place to live, work and visit. The Calcasieu Parish governing body consists of 15 Police Jurors are elected to serve 15 single-member districts covering the entire parish. Two regular meetings are held each month, usually on the first and third Thursdays with a committee night held monthly on the fourth Thursday. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s mission is to consistently and efficiently provide the highest quality of services to the people of Calcasieu Parish in a manner that is responsive to the will and needs of its citizens. To fulfill the mission of the Police Jury, we proactively look for skilled talent to fill open positions within our organization. With over 600 employees we cover a wide variety of public services in the following departments: • Human Services • Facility Management • Burton Coliseum Complex • Communications & Media • Information Technology • Human Resources • Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness • Public Health Services • Juvenile Justice Services • Animal Services & Adoption • Mosquito Control • Panning & Development • Division of Finance • Engineering & Public Works • Insurance / Risk Management • Geographical Information Systems • Health Connection If you are interested in pursuing an employment opportunity with the Police Jury please call the Human Resources Department at 337-721-3520 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cppj For more information about the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury please visit our website at www.calcasieu.gov.