Inventory Control Specialist 2

What You'll Do

• Coordinates, analyzes & controls salvage inventory statewide
• Evaluates condition of property
• Maintains accurate & up-to-date inventory records
• Resolves shipping problems
• Ensures that signed delivery receipts are obtained
• Receives salvage turn-in documents & verifies shipment
• Maintains complete & accurate files of agencies turn-in documents
• Receives telephone calls & e-mails &, within policy guidelines, determines or recommends best method of sale (e.g., online auction, sealed bid, negotiated sale or scrap)
• Performs liaison visits to agencies throughout state relative to control, handling & disposition of surplus property;
• Develops, implements & enforces policies & procedures relative to pickup, inspection, receipt, classification, storage, safeguarding, & arrangement for all types & categories of state & federal property.
• Operates all mechanical equipment (e.g., trucks, forklifts, manual & electric hand jacks) associated with movement of surplus property
• Loads & unloads trucks
• Operates truck when needed for pick up & delivery of surplus property
• Reports any mechanical equipment problems that may occur to immediate supervisor
• Assists in preparing & conducting online auctions & in vehicle lot
• Positions items for auction
• Serves customers; ensures warehouse guidelines are followed
• Explains policies & procedures
• Quotes prices
• Processes purchases on computerized cash register system
• Assists in loading purchased items
• Checks vehicle turn-in documents for accuracy & posts to inventory system (e.g., license number, VIN, year make, model, discrepancies, appropriate signature)
• Documents vehicle information on windshield with marker
• Takes digital pictures
• Prepares key tags & key envelopes & files accordingly
• Helps keep warehouse clean & organized
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

9 mos. exp. as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551.

• Or 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in inventory control AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in electronic data processing related to inventory control AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Records Management

Knowledge Of

• Inventory control
• Safety practices
• Public relations
• Agency policies & procedures & state federal regulations on inventory control & salvage & surplus disposal*
• Bookkeeping

Skill In

• Operation of personal computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., Microsoft Access, Word, Outlook, Picture Viewer, computerized cash register system*)
• Operation of calculator
• Operation of mechanical equipment (e.g., trucks, forklifts, hand jacks).

Ability To

• Deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context
• Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports
• Maintain accurate records
• Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things
• Comprehend & record figures accurately
• Calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
• Lift, push or pull up to 75 lbs
• Obtain & maintain valid driver’s license

Organization

Administrative Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Alexis Hill ([email protected])

Unposting Date

Feb 12, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$22.96 - $27.92

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am-4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Records Management

Technical Skills

Inventory Control

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

About The Department of Administrative Services:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions.

DAS program areas serve out Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

State And Federal Surplus Services

The State and Federal Surplus Services program facilitates the recycling of excess supplies within government and attaining maximum return on investment. Property declared as surplus is made available to other state agencies, political subdivisions and other eligible recipients. Remaining property is sold at public auctions. State agencies and members of the Federal Surplus program also may acquire excess federal property.