Material Management Specialist II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4651987) Apply  Material Management Specialist II Salary $44,368.06 - $73,946.08 Annually Location LORTON (JP04), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 24-02166 Department DPWES Wastewater Management Opening Date 09/14/2024 Closing Date 9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S15 Posting Type Open to General Public + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Announcement If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, join us as a Material Specialist II, where you be responsible for the procurement of various supplies, equipment, parts, service, and uniforms in maintenance of the Noman M. Cole Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position resides in the Wastewater Treatment Division located in Lorton, Virginia. The responsibilities include: + Procuring a wide variety of electrical, custodial, mechanical, plumbing and general hardware items utilized in pumps, drives, compressors, incinerators, filters and other process equipment items. + Using a computer to create purchase orders and process invoices in FOCUS, the county’s SAP system. + Using county procurement cards when appropriate. + Maintaining inventory of replacement parts for plant equipment, building utility systems and tools for maintenance activities. + Assisting the warehouse manager in the control of procurement, receiving, storing, and delivery of parts, equipment, chemicals and miscellaneous supplies. + Following county procurement policy to identify appropriate vendor source + Serving as vendor contact for discrepancies in material shortages, damages or returns. + Assist with inventory control that complies with county purchasing policies as well as audits. The successful candidate will: + Possess excellent communication skills + Be extremely detail orientated + Maintain outstanding customer service focus + The ability to work independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities. Wastewater Management is a division within the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). To learn more about our services, please visit our website (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/wastewater) or watch this informative video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdddK1YcFK8) . DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Benefits: Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits: + Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary) + Retirement Note: The selected applicant's starting annual rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($44,368.06 - $59,156.45) of the advertised compensation range. Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; and three years of experience procuring or issuing and receiving equipment or performing accounts payable functions. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: + A valid motor vehicle operator’s license. + Must be able to obtain Forklift Safety Training Certificate within six months of hire date. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, credit check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Two years of experience working in an industrial warehouse. + One year experience in inventory control methods and best practices. + One year experience operating a forklift. + One year experience using computers to process various financial transactions using FOCUS or similar SAP system. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use hand tools and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in a variety of work environments hot and cold weather and noisy environments, etc. May be exposed to raw waste. Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively both oral and in writing. Requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crawl, lift and manipulate materials with manual dexterity, and work in strenuous and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. The ability to climb stairs and walk around a large wastewater treatment plant. The ability to drive a county vehicle. Visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate computers and office machines. This requires the ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology to input, access, and retrieve information. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1