Material Storage Supervisor 1 (37.5 Hour)

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Material Storage Supervisor 1 (#25347) within our Support Services -Warehouse Department in Middletown, CT.  The hours for this position are Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This position will provide essential services throughout the CVH Campus.

Applicants are required to upload, a copy of their Motor Vehicle Operator's License and, for State Employees, a copy of their last two (2) Performance Evaluations OR, for outside hires, two (2) Letters of Reference with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Miriam Lopez, Miriam.Lopez@ct.gov, (860) 262-5358.

This class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor in the operation of a large storeroom or a small warehouse; may supervise a major function of a very large warehouse in a large institution or agency (considering numbers supervised, inventory, and complexity).

Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; provides staff training and assistance; conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations; acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; may make recommendations on policies or standards; may prepare reports and correspondence; depending upon the location of a position, incumbents may perform tasks in one or more of such areas as receiving, shipping, storing, issuing, requisitioning or inventorying; orders supplies and materials from vendors based on prescribed specifications; achieves maximum turnover rate and control of obsolescence; inspects for quantity and quality of all incoming supplies; verifies shipments with vendors; insures adequate housekeeping and security of storage areas; operates, maintains and inspects equipment; maintains inventory and makes reports; codes and inventories furniture and equipment; may enter data into a computer; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the principles and procedures of efficient warehousing and material handling including purchasing; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Three (3) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the full range of stores duties, including receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying, inspecting, etc.
Note: For State Employees this is interpreted at or above the level of Storekeeper.

Experience with Data Entry, Core-CT and Excel.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permit and/or certifications.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.