STORES CONSULTANT (SUPPLY ASSISTANT)

Requisition No: 831227 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: STORES CONSULTANT (SUPPLY ASSISTANT)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000383 

Salary:  $37,837.80 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2024 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000383

WORK LOCATION: STARKE, FLORIDA

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY

The Florida Youth Challenge Academy’s mission is to provide a highly disciplined and motivational environment, free from outside distractions, which fosters academics, leadership, development, personal growth, self-esteem, and physical fitness for qualifying high school dropouts. The Academy consists of an operational staff and cadre with in-depth military experience, certified instructors from the Clay County School District system, a registered nurse, counselors and recruitment and placement personnel.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to pass a Department of Juvenile Justice Background screening/test.
7. Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
8. Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University AND One (1) year of professional experience in Customer Service, Administration, or related field; OR
• A High School Diploma AND Three (3) years of professional experience in Customer Service, Administration, or related field
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within two months of employment
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger “P” and School Bus “S” endorsements is a requirement for this position. (Applicants hired without a CDL License or required endorsements must obtain within 6 months of hire as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain the CDL with endorsements will result in termination of employment.)
• Must be able to attend and be qualified in HAZMAT and safety courses.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Prior military with 1 to 3 years of experience in military supply and logistics or warehouse management.
• Five (5) years of clerical, supplies, or storekeeping experience, Three (3) involving storekeeping activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull.
• Must be capable of climbing a ladder and using a hi-lift to 40 feet.
• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds or more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains an inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment to be provided to other departments of the FLYCA such as maintenance shops, janitorial services, food services, office, and barracks.
• Initiates purchase orders for stores items, to ensure inventory levels are maintained at satisfactory levels.
• Receives and supervises the shelving of stock items.
• Manages inventory of uniforms, equipment, and materials.
• Responsible for all Academy facilities, vehicles, equipment, and supplies and ensures accountability in accordance with both State and United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) standards as provided in the Chief National Guard Bureau Manual (CNGBM) 9350.01 for Youth ChalleNGe.
• Provides Support of the maintenance and/or repair of the 23 buildings and 26 acres of land which comprises the Academy grounds and coordinating with CBJTC as needed.
• Interviews salesmen and vendor representatives and evaluates new or substitute products.
• Conducts studies to determine trends in stock use, inventory mix and price structure.
• Establishes management accountability and control of all expendable and consumable materials.
• Determines needs for additional stock items and adds them to the inventory.
• Maintains records and prepares reports, as required.
• Assists Hazardous Materials Officer and Safety Officer in control of HAZMAT and conducting safety inspections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment required for this position.
• Knowledge of conducting inventories.
• Knowledge of equipment issuing procedures, to issue cadet’s uniforms and other required items.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures, to store merchandise in proper location.
• Knowledge of FLEET Management System.
• Knowledge of State Quartermaster Physical Inventory Tracking System.
• Knowledge of key control procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials programs.
• Knowledge in safety programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills in inventory control, documentation of equipment turned back in, and document/count damage of items.
• Skills to perform minor facility maintenance functions.
• Ability to receive shipments and deliveries of merchandise from vendors and delivery personnel.
• Ability to sort and count incoming merchandise in order to verify receipt of merchandise listed on the packing slip or invoice.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment and supervise cadets with lawn maintenance.
• Must be able to do manual labor; ability to load and unload delivery trucks.
• Ability to issue uniforms to staff and cadets.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment and supervise Cadets with lawn maintenance.
• Must be able to do manual labor. Ability to load and unload delivery trucks.
• Ability to issue uniforms to Staff and Cadets.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.