Inventory Clerk - Sunrise, United States - City of Sunrise FL

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    Description
    Salary: $42, $59,570.21 Annually

    Location : Sunrise, FL

    Job Type: Full Time

    Job Number: Inventory Clerk

    Department: Utilities

    Opening Date: 04/08/2024

    Closing Date: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

    Description

    NATURE OF WORK

    This classification involves assisting in the operation of a large warehouse facility for the City. An employee in this position maintains materials, supplies, and equipment inventories for an assigned utilities work unit; transmits purchase requests; receives deliveries; inspects items; stocks items; takes physical inventory; checks work orders; updates computers; and issues supplies. This position also codes, posts, balances, and audits inventory records; maintains and calibrates equipment; and performs warehouse housekeeping.

    Examples of Duties

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Assists in the operation of a central warehouse for supplies and materials used by the City.
    • Receives supplies, materials, and goods; checks goods for quality and quantity; selects proper procedure for storage; supervises rotating of stock if required; and issues material and supplies.
    • Checks deliveries by vendors against requisitions to ensure accuracy; answers telephone inquiries concerning materials in stock.
    • Maintains varied stock records such as inventory cards, invoices, purchase requests received, and the status of requisitions; verifies input and output records for computer; and identifies and codes stock items.
    • Performs considerable data entry and other computer-based work related to the purchasing and control of supplies, materials, and goods.
    • Supervises assigned personnel in stockroom or warehouse storage, inventory operations, and housekeeping of storage areas.
    • Conducts vendor inquiries to discuss delivery, shortages, improper orders, and charges; researches product pricing and availability.
    • Determines operational needs; works closely with the Purchasing on the procurement of all products.
    • Supervises periodic inventory of stock items; balances with control records; reconciles differences; and works closely with Finance to ensure items and inventories are properly recorded and tracked.
    • Issues parts to technicians.
    • Maintains and calibrates equipment.
    • Picks up/returns contractor temporary water meters.
    • Processes used meters for refurbishments or to be discontinued/scrapped.
    • Processes procurement card transactions.
    • Performs warehouse housekeeping.
    • Delivers parts to field as needed.
    • Operates forklift as needed.
    • Performs related work as required.
    Requirements

    EDUCATION
    • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
    • PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
    • One year of work experience in supply and inventory control work including computerized record keeping, project tracking, and inventory ordering.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel preferred.
    NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
    • Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Physical:
    • Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform duties including but not limited to climbing of ladders and lifting and moving of heavy stock, up to sixty (60) pounds. May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects The position requires the ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent must have the ability to effectively operate City-issued motorized vehicles.
    Work Environment:
    • Work is performed in a large warehouse and /or office setting with minimal exposure to hazardous conditions . Work hours may vary as needed and may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
    Sensory:
    • The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees and officials from all City departments/divisions, vendors and the general public.
    Supplemental Information

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of storeroom or warehouse receipt, storage, and inventory practices/procedures.
    • Knowledge of detailed inventory record keeping practices and procedures.
    • Knowledge of computerized inventory record keeping practices and procedures.
    • Knowledge of characteristics and use of items in commodity groupings.
    • Skill in using Office and department software.
    • Ability to carry out daily activities with a minimum of supervision.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to maintain complete and accurate inventory records.
    • Ability to oversee assigned employees.
    • Ability to type inventory records and department chargebacks.
    • Ability to make routine calculations with speed and accuracy using calculator and adding machine.
    • Ability to operate City-issued vehicles, negotiate routes, and follow directions to work sites or vendors regarding materials.
    • Ability to plan and organize workload.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, performers, patrons, other employees, supervisors, other agencies, instructors, community leaders, and the general public.
    • Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
    • Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
    BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
    GENERAL EMPLOYEE
    HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18

    The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

    The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

    The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

    Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

    City-Paid Medical Benefits:

    • Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for
    full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

    • Life Insurance: $30,000

    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

    Retirement:

    • Employee Contribution = 8%

    • Vesting = 10 Years

    • Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of
    creditable service

    • Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

    • Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

    • Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

    • Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

    • 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is
    equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

    • Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum

    • DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

    Longevity:
    Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

    Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*
    10 Years 2.5%
    15 Years 2.5%
    20 Years 5.0%
    * Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

    Paid Holidays:
    Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

    • New Year's Day
    • Veterans' Day

    • Martin Luther King Day
    • Thanksgiving Day

    • Memorial Day
    • Friday after Thanksgiving

    • 4th of July, Independence Day
    • Christmas Day

    • Labor Day

    Annual Leave:
    Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

    Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually

    Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days
    Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days
    Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days
    Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

    Annual Leave Cash Out:
    Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

    Floating Holidays:
    Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not
    carry over to the next fiscal year.

    Perfect Attendance:
    For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

    Sick Leave:
    Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

    Sick Leave Conversion:
    After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

    Bereavement:
    Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

    • In State = Up to 3 Days

    • Out of State = Up to 5 Days

    Tuition Reimbursement:
    After one (1) year of full-time employment

    • 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B

    • 50% reimbursement for a grade of C

    • $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

    Credit Union:
    We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL

    Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

    • Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage

    • Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage

    • Accident Advantage

    • Life Insurance Coverage

    • AD&D

    • Short Term Disability

    • Critical Care Protection

    • Cancer Protection Assurance

    • Mission Square Retirement Compensation Programs
    o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

    01

    Can you provide proof that you graduated from an accredited high school or received a G.E.D. equivalency diploma? Please attach and submit proof of education with applications
    • YES
    • NO
    02

    Do you have one year of work experience in supply and inventory control work including computerized record keeping, project tracking, and inventory ordering?
    • YES
    • NO
    03

    What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    04

    What is your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    05

    Do you have a valid Driver's License?
    • YES
    • NO
    06

    If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue:

    Required Question