MATERIEL CONTROL CLERK IV 0304

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class operates and manages a complex warehouse and inventory control system. Responsibilities include supervising and participating in the maintenance of complex records for the receipt, storage, distribution and inventory control of consumable goods, mail and non-capital assets. Work at this level differs from that found in Materiel Control Clerk I, II and III titles in that the incumbent is responsible for the management of a facility having several of the above functions and for the organization of the varied tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator and is reviewed through reports, review of effectiveness of procedures and observation of work performed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, directs and establishes systems to identify, label and control non-capital, non-consumable goods; to receive, store and dispense or distribute warehoused items; and to sort, meter and deliver mail and parcels;

Monitors annual and periodic physical inventory of warehoused items and assets; compiles reports of stock on hand and patterns of stock flow; prepares requisitions to replenish stock;

Recommends new sources of commonly used items; may meet with vendors or check catalogs to develop comparative data;

Assists administrative supervisors in the preparation of warehouse budget;

Supervises and participates in the maintenance of ledgers such as perpetual cumulative inventory or warehoused items and assets, charge-back accounts for consumers, postage and meter accounts, and commercial shipper's accounts;

Consults with supervisors regarding the disposition of surplus or damaged materiel;

May supervise the operation of automated copy equipment in a quick-copy service facility.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the interrelated procedures of storekeeping and inventory control; good knowledge of arithmetic to make calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to apply principles to solve practical everyday problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; ability to supervise the work of personnel in a tactful and effective manner; ability to deal with individual and agency consumers in a tactful and effective manner; ability to make simple computer entries and corrections; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associates' degree and three (3) years of clerical, mail processing, inventory control and/or stock-keeping experience; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of clerical, mail processing, inventory control and/or stock-keeping experience; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Materiel Control Clerk III; or,

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Storekeeper.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending on the nature of the position under consideration, candidates may be required at the time of appointment and during employment in this title to possess a valid New York State Driver's license.

3/30/77

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15