STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Storekeeper (37.5 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240427-8132TC-001

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Introduction



The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is currently recruiting a Storekeeper in our Operations Unit within the Bureau of Fiscal Services. 

What We Can Offer You:
  • NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform an article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
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Position Details:
  • Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m
  • Located at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Position Responsibilities:
CSDE is seeking an individual that can both assist and work independently as needed in matters related to mail handling, duplication, asset management, inventory, records retention, and records retrieval from records storage. 

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, with experience in records retention, receiving, storing, and delivering supplies and materials, conducting physical inventories, experience in warehouse and inventory best practices, and utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Excel and Outlook. 

Additional functions will include the administration of surplus equipment, supporting the State Board of Education’s monthly board meetings, and assisting staff in setting up for various events.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with records retention
  • Experience in receiving, storing, and delivering supplies and materials
  • Experience conducting physical inventories
  • Experience with warehouse and inventory best practices
  • Experience utilizing computer software including Microsoft Office Excel and Outlook
  • Experience operating warehouse equipment including pallet jack and forklift

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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 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.

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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