Position Number: 22099926
County: Saline
Posting End Date: 04/16/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
DAABH
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Hiring Manager – Delbert Kesterson
Special Working Conditions/Preferences: Position is located at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton, AR. This position starts at a Special Entry Rate of $32,405.00/Annually. May require lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds This position requires 2 years inventory control experience as well as contract knowledge, 2 years auditing experience, 5 years or more of supervising and excellent computer skills.
Position Information
Class Code: V025C
Grade: GS04
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
Summary
The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for the acquisition, storage, maintenance, and distribution of supplies in a central storage area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Prepares bids and specifications for supplies and equipment, submits to purchasing for processing, and meets with salesmen to discuss various types of equipment and supplies on market. Coordinates the receipt, storage, and inventory of all supplies, determines and records stock levels, and returns incorrect, unused, and damaged items to vendor. Coordinates completion of sales tickets for delivery, monitors delivery of supplies to various departments, resolves complaints concerning distribution of supplies, processes interdepartmental transfers of supplies, and develops forms and charts for use within the department. Answers questions and demonstrates proper use of equipment to departmental personnel, prepares memos concerning supply policies, assists walk-in customers, and takes telephone orders. Assists in developing policies and procedures for central supply, compiles data for budget preparation and prepares reports as required. Participates on various committees, receives requests from departmental staff concerning supply purchases, and assists staff in handling specialty items. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Occasional heavy lifting may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of storage, shipping, and receiving procedures. Knowledge of state purchasing regulations. Knowledge of inventory techniques. Ability to project supply usage and plan distribution. Ability to maintain complete records of inventory and prepare reports. Ability to inspect supplies received to determine specification requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in purchasing, central supply, storeroom operations, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
