Inventory Control Specialist 1 - 20065092 (District Garage)

Inventory Control Specialist 1 - 20065092 (District Garage)

Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

What You Will Do:

• Delivery of parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and mail

• Maintain and track inventory of supplies, equipment, materials and help with sign inventory across the district.

• Use Computer and software to maintain, update and remove materials from inventory.

• Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties assigned.

• CDL preferred but not required.

Position Description:

Receives, inspects and records new materials, supplies, and equipment arriving in District Traffic for distribution (e.g., signs and sign hardware, lighting poles, arms and luminaries). Dispenses materials and records transactions; maintains accurate records of all incoming and outgoing equipment and supplies; schedules, prepares and assists with loading and unloading of supplies and equipment for shipment or delivery to various facilities in District; maintains perpetual inventory of supplies (e.g., traffic signal equipment, signs and sign hardware).

Processes purchase orders, requisitions, encumbrances and vouchers for supplies, equipment and contract services (e.g., cable and wire, signal heads, luminaries). Maintains files for requisitions and purchase orders; assists with budget preparation and invoicing; monitors inventory and follows departmental procedures in purchasing equipment and material to maintain proper stock.

Recommends removal of obsolete or worn out equipment from inventory. Operates and maintains new computerized Inventory Control system; completes internal maintenance forms for tracking labor, equipment, and material use (e.g., MR-502, MR-503, AU-62); enters daily maintenance records into computer programs (Excel, Quattro Pro, Paradox, Traffic Inventory Management System) used to track the daily material used and work performed on traffic control devices. Takes inventory of chosen areas on regular basis (e.g., Traffic stockroom); coordinates and balances warehouse inventory (e.g. surplus salvage equipment provided to other districts). Prepares statistical reports from inventory information (e.g., signal lamp replacement rates, cost of maintenance by county).

Keeps records of expenditures for utilities and prepares related reports (e.g., cost per location vs budgeted amount) ; uses a computer and database software ( Paradox ) to maintain and update current field inventories of traffic control devices and equipment (e.g., signals, signs, lighting), including power service locations and associated meter numbers and account numbers for each power service.

Coordinates complete inventory of supply area and annual inventory of District Traffic equipment; attends and participates in training sessions and meetings when requested by supervisor. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned, including preparation of timekeeping records and answering telephone calls.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Additional Benefits

• The opportunity to work on an important mission
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement