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Supply and Inventory Specialist

Salary

$18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07550OB

Department

Solid Waste

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

The Supply and Inventory Specialist performs a variety of continuing inventory management tasks requiring analytical judgment and procedural and technical skills. The individual is responsible for researching and purchasing parts and supplies for the fleet mechanics. In addition, they will make certain that inventory levels are optimal, working with vendors to ensure necessary parts are readily available, ensuring inventory control programs are strictly adhered to, and the parts rooms are maintained to department standards.

The ideal candidate has a background in accurate and efficient record-keeping and verification of inventory changes, including a broad knowledge of typical inventory processes and procedures in the automotive, light to heavy truck, or heavy equipment industry. Must have a strong understanding of the relationship between inventory transactions and balances and their impact on the financial records, a general understanding of how automotive, light to heavy truck or heavy equipment, and their essential components work. We are looking for someone self-motivated and hands-on, has attention to detail and accuracy in the performance of documentation and data preparation, dynamic ability to get things done, but can get along with, and gain the respect of, a wide variety of people, work well in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Parts Issuance: Issues parts and supplies to fleet mechanics and county employees; creates work order documents; manually pre-picks stock items from multi-level racking, in advance of issuance to mechanics; completes all necessary paperwork and computer work orders for parts and supplies issued.

+ Coordination: Follows up with fleet mechanics to ensure minimal downtime due to parts and supply needs, and delivery schedules are met.

+ Inventory Management: Organizes and maintains stock room and inventory to include housekeeping and security; maintains labeling system on each stock item; manually stocks inventory shelving with stock items received or returned to ensure parts are put into bins and are properly numbered. Verify incoming shipments for appropriate quantity and quality.

+ Work Order Review: Adds parts and supplies to work orders, reviews work orders for completeness and accuracy by paper and computer database system.

+ Invoice Monitoring: Monitors all invoices and credits for accurate pricing, including warranty items.

+ Research: Uses parts manuals and various resources to research specialty items for vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and off-road equipment.

+ Vendor Trips: Makes necessary trips to vendors to pick up and drop off parts and supplies.

+ Inventory Audits: Performs weekly cycle counts and conducts physical inventory audits.

+ Clerical Tasks: Performs a variety of general clerical duties, including data entry and maintaining files and records.

+ Stock Room Cleanliness: Maintains cleanliness and organization of the stock room; performs routine housekeeping duties in the parts room, shop, and work area.

+ Cleanliness: Performs routine janitorial duties; i.e., trash removal, restroom cleaning, floor sweeping, mopping, dusting, supply replenishment.

+ Shop Support: May assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.

+ Other Duties: Performs additional tasks as required by the manager or supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Education and Experience:

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from High School or GED and six months of experience in mechanical supply or inventory management, including tasks such as selecting, purchasing, storing, and issuing mechanical equipment, parts, and related supplies.

Driver's License:

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

+ Mechanical knowledge of vehicle or heavy equipment parts, maintenance, and repairs is necessary to be able to understand the technician’s needs.

+ Ability to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturers' build sheets.

+ Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and the Internet.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

+ Effective organizational and time management skills.

+ Self-motivated; capable of working independently

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work one-on-one with individuals, both in-person and over the phone.

+ Operate bar code scanners.

+ Highly organized and able to multitask and deal with frequent interruptions.

+ Ability to work well under pressure.

+ Ability to lift 80 pounds.

+ Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and rotational Saturdays. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours in emergency situations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you have computer skills; including Microsoft Office, email, internet, and inventory management software programs?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Have you ever used a bar code scanner?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a broad knowledge of vehicle, truck, and heavy equipment parts and their functions? If yes, briefly explain how you gained this knowledge and your experience level. If not, respond "N/A."

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and rotational Saturdays. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours in emergency situations. Are you able to work this schedule?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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