Inventory Specialist I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collier/jobs/newprint/4795432) Apply  Inventory Specialist I Salary $38,646.40 - $42,515.20 Annually Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 09192 Department Public Utilities Department Division Financial Operations Support Opening Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Maintains inventory of parts, equipment, tools, and other materials used to sustain County repair, maintenance, and operational requirements. Essential Functions Maintains inventory of parts, supplies, and other materials; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; conducts periodic physical inventory counts; maintains current inventory records. Maintains organization and cleanliness of shop, supply room, supply yard, or other work/storage areas; organizes storage areas and assigns numbers/labels to stock items to facilitate identification and location of items; maintains security of items stored in or transported to/from storage areas; performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining storage areas and work areas. Issues parts and supply items from inventory; maintains logs/records of materials issued. Places orders for stock items or special-order items; determines necessary quantities to maintain appropriate levels of standard inventory items on hand; research parts information as needed; assists other personnel with parts identification and parts requests; obtains competitive bids and price quotes for parts, equipment, and contracted services; prepares purchase requisitions and issues purchase order numbers; monitors status of pending orders and initiates follow-up actions. Receives incoming orders, packages, or deliveries; picks up parts at vendors as needed; loads/unloads materials; inspects deliveries to verify receipt of correct materials and of entire order; verifies accuracy of packing slips and receiving documents. Processes shipments of return orders, damaged parts, and warranty parts; tracks status of returned items and warranty items to ensure proper credit. Maintains computerized inventory records; posts/enters items ordered, items received, items issued, and other inventory activities into computer system; research inventory records in computer system as needed. Provides budgetary input; compiles statistical data to assist with budget preparation; monitors purchases/expenditures to ensure availability of budget funds; advises supervisor of status of expenditures in relation to budget; makes recommendations for future expenditures. Provides customer service; communicates with personnel via telephone and two-radio; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service; provides information and initiates problem resolution. Communicates with vendors regarding product availability, bids/price quotes, status of orders, problems, discrepancies, or other issues; maintains current vendor names, telephone numbers, and pertinent information. Drives, tows, or hauls vehicles/equipment into/out of shop; delivers vehicles to maintenance. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required One (1) year of related experience Fingerprinting required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Must possess a valid Forklift Operator license or be able to obtain Forklift Driver Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Supplemental information •Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. •Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. •This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.