Material Storage Supervisor 1 (40 Hour)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you a current Connecticut Department of Transportation employee looking to advance your career within the agency?� If so, read below and apply today!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites its eligible agency employees to apply for the position of�Material Storage Supervisor 1�in the Materials Management Unit within the�Bureau of Finance and Administration.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n Remain with an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!\r\n\r\nDISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Schedule, assign, oversee, and review the work of staff;\r\n Provide staff training and assistance;\r\n Conduct performance evaluations and oversee personnel-related responsibilities;\r\n Manage stockroom operation in accordance with industry best practices and CTDOT requirements;\r\n Establish and maintain stock inventory balances;\r\n Achieve maximum turnover rate and control of obsolescence;\r\n Verify and inspect shipments for product quantity and quality;\r\n Ensure adequate housekeeping and security of storage areas;\r\n Maintain perpetual inventory and related records in accordance with prescribed methods;\r\n Assist in annual physical inventory and reconciliation process;\r\n Purchase and track non-stock commodities for immediate use;\r\n Manage winter commodities/products off-site;\r\n Manage a motor vehicle fueling station;\r\n Act as liaison with other operating units for customer service and product availability.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nREQUIREMENTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this position must be willing to accept assignments to emergency duties when required, including snow and ice removal.\r\n Mandatory winter overtime occurs November 1 through April 30 each year.\r\n \r\n While this position is primarily located in Winchester, the incumbent will be required to travel to other locations throughout the state.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Full-time (40 hours per week)\r\n First shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)\r\n Location: Winchester, CT\r\n On-site work environment\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION\r\n\r\nAs one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employs roughly 3,300 individuals across five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n Learn more about our mission, vision, and values!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above�for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.�\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. 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Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor in the operation of a large storeroom or a small warehouse; may supervise a major function of a very large warehouse in a large facility or agency (considering numbers supervised, inventory, and complexity).\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Plans unit workflow and determines priorities; schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;�\r\n Establishes and maintains unit procedures;�\r\n Provides staff training and assistance;�\r\n Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;�\r\n Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;�\r\n Depending upon the location of a position, incumbents may perform tasks in one or more of such areas as receiving, shipping, storing, issuing, requisitioning or inventorying;�\r\n Orders supplies and materials from vendors based on prescribed specifications;�\r\n Achieves maximum turnover rate and control of obsolescence;�\r\n Inspects for quantity and quality of all incoming supplies;�\r\n Verifies shipments with vendors;�\r\n Insures adequate housekeeping and security of storage areas;�\r\n Operates, maintains and inspects equipment;�\r\n Maintains inventory and makes reports;�\r\n Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;�\r\n May make recommendations on policies or standards;�\r\n May prepare reports and correspondence;�\r\n May enter data into a computer;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of the principles and procedures of efficient warehousing and material handling including purchasing;�\r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to utilize computer software;�\r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the full range of stores duties, including receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying, inspecting, etc.\r\n\r\nNOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Storekeeper.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience supervising staff\r\n Experience with Core-CT or other computerized purchasing and inventory management systems\r\n Experience with warehouse and inventory control best practices\r\n Experience with a forklift, reach truck, Bobcat, and floor scrubber\r\n Experience with payloader equipment\r\n Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word\r\n Experience with written and oral communication in a professional setting\r\n Experience managing communication with internal and external customers\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permit and/or certifications.\r\n\r\nDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION\r\n\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.\r\n A physical examination may be required.\r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

\r\n Incumbents may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights;�\r\n May be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.�\r\n