Inventory and Store Specialist III - Huntsville Warehouse - Huntsville (906501)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex inventory work in a commissary warehouse. Work involves stocking, 
arranging, and transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with
established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and providing guidance 
to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and 
independent judgment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Monitors and reviews commissary warehouse operations; receives and transfers merchandise 
to unit commissaries; and ensures accurate recording of commissary merchandise.

B. Schedules and conducts automated physical inventory and periodic item inventory audits; and 
ensures compliance with established security and inventory requirements and procedures.

C. Trains and supervises offenders in inventory management and control methods; and provides 
technical assistance in the program area.

D. Assists in maintaining security of assigned offenders.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Three years full-time, wage-earning supply, warehouse operations, inventory or stock 
control, or purchasing experience. Thirty semester hours from a college or university 
accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each 
year of experience on a year-for-year basis.

3. Experience in the supervision of offenders preferred.

4. Budget monitoring experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory methods and procedures.

2. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping and automated inventory control 
systems.

3. Knowledge of property accounting practices and procedures.

4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining 
to the handling of state property preferred.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public. 

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

12. Skill to review warehouse operations for compliance with established procedures.

13. Skill to train and supervise the work of offenders.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, 
bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, 
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and 
operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and 
automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. * 

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: 

Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL [email protected]

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.  

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
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