Material Storage Supervisor 2 (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) currently has two (2) promotional opportunities for a Material Storage Supervisor 2 in the Division of Inventory Management, Bureau of Finance and Administration. These positions are located in Storeroom #128 (Colchester) and the Central Warehouse (Rocky Hill). The work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. These positions require mandatory snow and ice assignment with extended hours.

Incumbents in these positions must possess good interpersonal skills; proficient oral and written communications skills; comprehensive computer and analytical skills, with experience and knowledge in CORE-CT Inventory and Financial systems.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the Department of Transportation, who has permanent status*, and meet the Minimum Qualifications and the Preferred Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

***Please also indicate each town location in which you are willing to work (Colchester and/or Rocky Hill). Failure to do so on your application will exclude you from consideration.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period. For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to jennifer.brame@ct.gov.

This class is accountable for supervising the operation of a moderate-sized warehouse (considering numbers supervised, inventory and complexity); at the University of Connecticut, acts as the chief assistant to the manager of the central warehouse.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; performs the more complex tasks of record keeping, inventory control, requisitioning, purchasing, expediting, etc.; consults with others, plans the requisitioning of materials and supplies to achieve maximum turnover rate and control of obsolescence; supervises the receiving, quality and quantity inspection of all incoming supplies; verifies shipments with vendors to expedite deliveries and to process the return of unacceptable materials and supplies; supervises the locating and method of storing of materials and supplies; responsible for the sanitation, housekeeping, and security of storage areas and the maintenance and safety inspection of allied equipment; may place emergency or special orders; may supervise mail or duplicating operations; may be responsible for keeping the inventory of the agency's furniture and equipment; may supervise the storage and control of Federal surplus property; may enter data into a computer; may oversee courier services; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of efficient warehousing including purchasing; considerable knowledge of modern techniques of stock record and inventory control; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and forecast requirements and plan maximum turnover rates; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Four (4) 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.

Two (2) years 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.

College training in business administration or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. 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 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.