Logistics Specialist - Frederick, United States - Frederick County Government

Frederick County Government

Verified Company

Frederick, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Non-exempt; part-time; varied work schedule; working up to 29 hours per week; no-benefits

This position performs comprehensive warehouse/inventory and shipping/receiving duties to assist and support logistics operations for the Division of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS).

These duties will include daily pick-up and delivery of mail, inventory items and other DFRS-related materials requiring vehicle transport between County fire stations and fire/rescue vendors.

Assist the Equipment Technicians with mounting equipment on fire apparatus, repairs to small tools and gas powered equipment. Supervision is received from the Logistics Warehouse Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive and fill equipment and material orders from fire and rescue companies, dispense from instock stores when possible or requisition and purchase as appropriate (orders will cover all manner of gear, tools, etc. worn by or used by fire and rescue personnel, including helmets/boots/turnout coats, fire hose, air masks, deck guns, rescue tools, medical supplies, etc.)
Maintain accurate financial records for charging purchased items, including manual records and computerized records
Maintain and repair small engines and other equipment
Mounting of Fire Equipment on new Fire Apparatus
Monitor vendors' performance, product quality and reliability
Access and maintain a computer database for inventory and property accountability
Maintain property records and affix numbered inventory tags as appropriate
Record, monitor and perform annual onsite check of capital property in the fire and rescue stations
Prepare and package items for shipment via US Mail or insured carrier
Load, unload and store truck deliveries, check delivery slips against purchase orders and invoices, stamp and log in all items
Perform inventory management and develop appropriate inventory reserves
Assist the Equipment Technician with service, maintenance, and repair on specialty equipment, training props, and small machinery
Assist with scheduling and performing various apparatus and equipment testing
Drive a County van or other vehicle to transport materials between DFRS office and logistics warehouse, vendors and County fire and rescue companies; load and unload cargo from the County vehicle
Respond as needed in emergency situations to provide warehouse support and/or to deliver warehouse materials to emergency scene
Perform general upkeep on the assigned vehicle (e.g. maintain fuel and fluid levels, perform incidental repairs, keep use and mileage records)
Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

High school graduation, or the equivalent
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems and equipment, including procurement, database management, word processing and electronic communications
Ability to effectively create, update and maintain accurate manual and computerized files and filing systems
Strong and effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare memorandums and professional correspondence
Accurate math and clerical skills including the ability to prepare and maintain daily and cumulative inventory information
Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with mínimal supervision
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers (both volunteer and onstaff), vendors and the general public

PREFERENCE MAYBE GIVEN FOR:

Possession of a forklift certification
Experience performing procurementrelated or inventory duties

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, stoop, and lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally climb and reach; and rarely crawl, lift over 50 pounds, and push and pull up to and over 40 pounds
While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and outdoors; occasionally work in dirty environments, work near machinery and is required to wear protective equipment; and rarely walk on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees