Storekeeper (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for a Storekeeper position, in the Office of Administrative Services; Quartermaster.  This is full time, 37.50 hours per week, Monday -Friday.  The Quartermaster is located at 294 Colony Street Building #4, Meriden, CT. 

The Storekeeper is responsiblie for maintaining supplies, receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting all CSP Sworn Personnel required uniforms and equipment.  Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of said equipment, supplies and uniforms; ensure that minimal requirements are met; assist in handling of all surplus items; Interacts and assists with agency personnel regarding equipment, supplies and uniforms; Ensuring all equipment and uniforms are returned and accounted for when personnel retires.

Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:                              

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations                              
• Completed CT-HR-13                 

Non State Employees:                              

• Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor    
• Completed CT-HR-13  

Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.  The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website http://portal.ct.gov/das by typing in “CT-HR-13” into the “Search Department of Administrative Services” search field.  Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history records check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Note: The entry level rate for this class will be ten (10%) percent below Step 1 of the salary grade. Upon completion of the initial working test period the incumbent’s salary will be adjusted to the TC or FM pay plan, Step 1 of the salary grade for this class.

Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.  For questions concerning this job opportunity, please contact Lucy Manente within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Human Resources office at Lucy.Manente@ct.gov.

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.

Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand; arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security; clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment; verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders; maintains housekeeping and security of stores area; takes required inventory of materials and supplies; receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections; keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool; inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety; codes and inventories furniture and equipment; operates material handling equipment; may perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment; may drive motor vehicles as assigned; may enter data into a computer; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies; knowledge of safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to keep accurate stock records and inventories; ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) 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.

• experience with Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel
• strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communications
• ability to read and interpret complex statutes, specifically those relating to Statewide Procurement
• experience with managing inventory
• experience working with vendors with the ability to understand our rules and regulations of vendor utilization
• ability and experience in keeping a chain of command notified of any new orders, deliveries, disbursement of equipment, etc

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits 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 in this class 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.