STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Material Storage Supervisor 2 (37.5 Hour)

EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Recruitment #260626-5563TC-001

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Introduction

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Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university.  Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. 

We are recruiting for a Material Storage Supervisor 2  to work on our beautiful campus, located in Willimantic, CT.  

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 
Discover the Opportunity to: 
  • Build positive, productive relationships and communicates clearly in both spoken and written formats
  • Review information to project future needs and plan for maximum turnover rates
  • Work confidently with computer software and digital tools
Position Highlights: 
  • This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • First Shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm

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Selection Plan

NOTE:

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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.
    To Apply:

    • 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.  
    • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.  Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.  Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.  Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
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    • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.
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    • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charlene Gobeli at Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu and reference the recruitment number. 
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    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    This class is accountable for supervising the operation of a moderate-sized warehouse (considering numbers supervised, inventory and complexity).

    At the University of Connecticut this class acts as the chief assistant to the manager of the central warehouse.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • 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.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    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.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    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 experience is interpreted at the level of a Storekeeper.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Candidates with the following experience and training is preferred:

    • Previous experience in Inventory Asset Management;
    • Working experience of inventory procedures and accountability practices; 
    • Experience using eQuip inventory system or a similar system; 
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel;
    • Previous experience managing a mail room;
    • Previous experience overseeing multiple departments;
    • Experience shipping and receiving/mail services or similar departments.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
    • 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.

    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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