STOREKEEPER

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view “Our DES” video.

Come Join the DES Team!

Job Location:

Division of Business Services, Operations Support Services, 1002 South 63rd Avenue, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85043.

Posting Details:
Salary: $39,683.00 - $42,593.00;
Grade: 15;
Closing Date: 03/09/2026

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual to join our team as a STOREKEEPER
, responsible for interpreting State and Federal regulations and educating warehouse workers on established policies and procedures. The Storekeeper is authorized to assist with record‑keeping, accurately prepare purchase orders, requisitions, necessary supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure items are adequately and correctly stocked in bins and shelves.

This position receives inventories and distributes a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment; unloads delivery trucks; verifies incoming items for quality and quantity, palletized, storage, and timely delivery.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position is 100% in an on‑site setting.

• Manage all official records.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of items; ensure items are ordered, received, stored, and inventoried, and distribute a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Establish minimum stock levels and reorder points, accept or reject deliveries of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in the coordination and delivery of supply items, pick up of records boxes, and actual pick up and disposal of surplus from DES locations statewide, to include screening equipment on‑site for reallocation, transfers, or destruction.
• Perform computer support duties, complying with general guidelines, including operating a standard computer and office equipment and peripherals.
• Prepare standard reports, index, and file physical and electronic documents.
• Document all actions on logs, records, and forms.

• Knowledge in:
  • Store keeping practices.
  • Shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
  • Basic recordkeeping and report preparation.
• Skilled in:
  • Operating specialized store/warehouse equipment, including a forklift and manual/electric pallet jacks.
  • Time management.
  • Electronic file management.
  • Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Adobe, and Google.
• Ability to:
  • Plan, coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities.
  • Work independently and make determinations based on established guidelines.
  • Professionally respond to colleagues and customers.
  • Check incoming/outgoing items against appropriate shipping/receiving documents.
  • Lift and move heavy items manually, and manage inventory and distribution of a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment.

• Warehouse experience.

• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business; therefore a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, completion of all required training, and successful background checks are required.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
• Requires the ability to pass a post‑offer physical exam.