STOREKEEPER                                                                        0313

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs responsible stores work in receiving, storing and issuing a variety of equipment and supplies and related items of considerable value, and for maintaining accurate and up-to-date stock inventory records. The incumbent receives general instructions on procedures to be followed, but is responsible for applying proper storekeeping methods to work problems.  Supervision is received from a supervisor by inspection of work and inventory records, condition of stock and by approval of purchase requisitions. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Receives, stores and issues stock; maintains inventory control and other records of goods and supplies in the storeroom;

            Inspects quantity and quality of goods for general conformity to describe specifications; accepts or rejects goods as indicated; signs receipt for proper bins or other storage spaces;

            Makes minor purchases from specified sources when authorized;

            May supervise stock clerks, laborers or other personnel performing manual work in handling stock.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures and of records used in the receipt, storage and issuance of diversified goods; good knowledge of the various kinds, grades, use and storage characteristics of the materials typical of the area of assignment; good knowledge of purchase and requisition pro­cedures; ability to determine the quantity and quality of goods received in relation to prescribed specifications; ability to make varied arithmetic calcu­lations with speed and accuracy; ability to carry out oral or written instruc­tions and to manage routine operations; ability to supervise the work of a group of employees doing routine manual or clerical work in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain varied inventory and storage records; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in receiving, storing or shipping a variety of stores items.

 

NOTE:  Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of three (3) years.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years permanent competitive status as a Stock Clerk.

 

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

 R12/17/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15