STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Material Storage Supervisor 1

Recruitment #260121-5562FM-001

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Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) invites qualified applicants to apply for Material Storage Supervisor 1 in the Materials Management Unit, located in Putnam. 

While the current vacancy is in Putnam, the resulting candidates list may be used for future appointments at Materials Management Stores locations statewide. 

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    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    • Monday through Friday
    • Full-time (40 hours/week)
    • First shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    • Putnam, CT 

    THE ROLE

    The Material Storage Supervisor 1 role will be accountable for acting as a working supervisor, independently performing a full range of various stores duties, manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, and inventory of stocked commodities and supplies. 

    Duties also include:

    • Schedule, assign, oversee, and review the work of staff
    • Provide staff training and assistance; conduct performance evaluations, and manage HR tasks
    • Manage stockroom operation in accordance with industry best practices and CTDOT requirements
    • Establish and maintain stock inventory balances; achieve maximum turnover rate and control of obsolescence; verify and inspect shipments for product quantity and quality; ensure adequate housekeeping and security of storage areas
    • Maintain perpetual inventory and related records in accordance with prescribed methods; assist in annual physical inventory and reconciliation process
    • Purchase and track non-stock commodities for immediate use
    • Manage winter commodities/products off-site
    • Manage a motor vehicle fueling station
    • Act as liaison with other operating units for customer service and product availability
    • Perform related duties as required

    Role Requirements:

    • While this position is primarily located in Putnam, the incumbent will be required to travel to other locations throughout the state.
    • Incumbents in this position must be willing to accept assignments to emergency duties when required, including snow and ice removal.  Mandatory winter overtime occurs November 1 through April 30 each year. 

    ABOUT US

    As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the CTDOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. 

    Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here!

    Selection Plan

    In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

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    BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

    • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
    • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
    • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
    • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
    • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
    • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
    • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

    AFTER YOU APPLY: 

    • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
    • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
    • Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
    • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

    QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

    Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    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 facility or agency (considering numbers supervised, inventory, and complexity).

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • 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; 
    • 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 make recommendations on policies or standards; 
    • May prepare reports and correspondence; 
    • May enter data into a computer; 
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    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.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Storekeeper.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience supervising staff
    • Experience with Core-CT or other computerized purchasing and inventory management systems
    • Experience with warehouse and inventory control best practices
    • Experience with Forklift, Reach Truck, Bobcat, Floor Scrubber, and Payloader equipment
    • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
    • Experience with written and oral communications in a professional setting
    • Experience managing communication with internal customers

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 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.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 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.
    • A physical examination may be required.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • 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.

    Conclusion

    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.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 


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