What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Hays County?
Under the direction of the Lieutenant for Community Services Division, the Inventory Specialist will assist in ordering, receiving, tagging and recording fixed asset items within the Sheriff’s Office, thus creating a complete, accurate and updated inventory list. This position will also require the Inventory Specialist to coordinate with members of the Auditor’s Office to achieve a compatible system, usable by members of both the Auditor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office. This position must have a strong work ethic. The Inventory Specialist must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, demonstrate safety, be reliable, have honesty, integrity, be free from moral turpitude, and have a proper attitude. The employee must make sound, accurate and timely decisions while taking appropriate risks. The employee must be an adaptable self-starter.
- Maintains care, custody, and inventory control of all property in the possession of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
- Assist the Budget Coordinator in maintaining account records and inventory strategies as directed.
- Maintains adequate supplies and other support materials.
- Central distribution point for issuance of property and equipment in the possession of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
- Upon request of Bureau command will perform necessary investigations in procuring the best distributors for needed equipment and supplies.
- May prepare purchase order requests for approval by the Budget Coordinator
- Performs back-up procedures for inventory and equipment files.
- Prepares reports and other documentation upon request.
- Assist the Hays County Purchasing and Auditor department regarding the Transfer and Auction of obsolete and used equipment.
- Initiates and conducts the Sheriff’s Office annual inventory audit.
- Maintains records and acts as the coordinator for the Sheriff’s Office Accident Review Board.
- Requires the employee to be able to render credible testimony in any court proceeding to include Justice Courts, County Courts, District Courts and any U.S. Federal Court.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Any combination of experience or training may be substituted on a year for year basis.
- Graduation from high school or GED.
- Three years of experience in inventory management or inventory control preferred.
- Current Class C Texas Driver’s License
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish and English)
Salary : $36,338 - $37,428