Transportation County Supply Specialist - Braxton County

The Transportation County Supply Specialist will report to the Braxton County Headquarters.  Performs full-performance level duties in ordering, receiving, recording, storing and shipping of materials and equipment at a district, regional, or state stockroom or warehouse.  Expectations are clearly defined and work is reviewed often.  Steps, processes, and methods are related to the the job duties.  Performs related work as required.

• Solicits bids from vendors.
• Prepares contracts for some purchases.
• Locates and orders supplies and equipment as requested.
• Files, updates, and retrieves invoices, receipts, requisitions, transfers, and other information.
• Determines cost estimates of equipment or materials required.
• Issues materials and/or equipment as requisitioned and directs their shipping and/or delivery.
• Serves as a backup to the Highway County Office Coordinator when needed.
• Inventories equipment and supplies and assigns inventory numbers as required.
• Enters information into spreadsheets, databases, and REMIS.
• Directs the work activities of other storekeepers and related positions, if applicable.
• Types and/or composes purchase orders, correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
• Responsible for making purchases using the State P-Card.
• Checks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and clarity; corrects any ambiguities in purchase orders and adds needed information.
• Performs analysis of computer inventory printouts with receipts, reports, and files.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Knowledge of state and agency purchasing regulations and protocols.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency conflict of interest and ethics standards.
• Knowledge of clerical and storeroom methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of transportation and shipping methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for equipment and materials involved.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and/or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures.
• Ability to understand, relay, and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to safely perform moderately heavy manual labor in lifting and storing materials and/or equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift may be required for some positions.
• Ability to work with numbers and perform a close, detailed review of merchandise and documents.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

• High school diploma or the equivalent. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a clerical capacity in connection with storeroom or warehouse operations, such as a stock clerk, inventory work, or handling materials; and/or experience in business operations such as bookkeeping, accounting, timekeeping, and purchasing.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience through an established formula. 

Promotional Only: Four (4) years as an hourly transportation worker with the Division of Highways.