Inventory Control Specialist III, ATS, MRC

Job Description:

Inventory Control Specialist III, ATS, MRC

Description

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About the Department:
The City of Austin, Austin Technology Services (ATS) Department provides and empowers the City’s business partners and Austin’s residents, visitors and businesses with sustained, reliable, and efficient technology services, infrastructure, and telecommunications. By leveraging state-of-the-art tools, innovative methods, and strategic partnerships, we are at the center of shaping the City of Austin’s IT strategy.

Job Description:

Inventory Control Specialist III

Purpose:

This position performs duties associated with warehouse and/or inventory management

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans inventory layouts and/or warehouse operations and coordinates activities of workers.
  
• Ensures accuracy and condition of inventoried assets, items shipped, received, or issued and recommends operational improvements
  
• Enters, retrieves and/or reviews data recorded in tracking system, creates and analyzes reports and recommends operational improvements.
  
• Establishes procedures by consulting with workers, managers and suppliers to ensure the procedures are maintained and compliant with overall objectives of the department.
  
• Manages inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
  
• Completes purchase requests by verifying inventory and specifications of purchase requests; preparing stock and equipment requisitions, inputting purchase orders, quotes and service requests, expediting deliveries and assisting with invoice processing.
  
• Ensures maintenance of adequate inventory by researching and resolving discrepancies, recommending actions to manage inventory levels, disbursement and disposition of inventory.
  
• Manages safety by maintaining compliance with safety guidelines, reporting discrepancies, and recommending corrective action to ensure safety in the warehouse.
  
• Supports inventory and/or warehouse operations by recommending inventory layout, providing on-the-job training, troubleshooting issues at various phases of the receiving and shipping cycle, and serves as liaison among purchasing, vendors and other staff members to resolve operational issues.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures and systems.
  
• Knowledge of office and administrative practices related to purchasing.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in record keeping and performing detailed work.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
  
• Ability to train others
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a warehouse/inventory control atmosphere or material handling, one (1) year of which includes experience in a lead capacity.
  
• Education may substitute for experience up to the maximum of (2) years.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to operate a forklift, or able to be certified within 6 months of hire, and able to perform tasks involving bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty pounds.
  
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and data analysis.
  
• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvements.
  
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or ability to acquire one by your hire date.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position.
  
• If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Overview of position:
This position will focus on shipping and receiving of inventory and equipment assets. The Inventory Control Specialist III will work alongside multiple teams within ATS Mobile Radio Communications (Shop Operations, Greater Austin and Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS) Radio Team, Field, Master Site, and Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) teams to plan inventory layouts, conduct audits, perform warehouse operations, and process purchase requests. This position will also ensure the maintenance of adequate inventory by researching and resolving discrepancies and recommending actions to manage inventory levels, disbursement, and disposition of inventory.

Standard Business hours. Must reside in the state of Texas. This position will work mostly on-site and will require some driving to other locations for pick up, deliveries, and recycling drop-off.

This position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CJIS).

Physical Address:

5010 Old Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

Pay Range:

$24.40 - $29.84 hourly

Essential Employee:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Class C Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Application Instructions:

In completing your job application, be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history including past job titles, employment dates and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills/abilities. A detailed and complete job application is required to help us determine base pay in the event you are selected for this position.

NOTE: A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be accepted or used to substitute for an incomplete job application. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.

Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.

All interviews are being conducted over the phone, Microsoft Teams Phone (no video required) or virtually via Microsoft Teams (video required), or in person.

Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employers, we will reach out for professional references including your most recent supervisor. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the minimum or preferred qualifications and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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Benefits

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits, including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information .

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-22