Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assistant Commissary Manager - Michael Unit EXTENDED

Position: Inventory and Store Specialist III - Assistant Commissary Manager - Michael Unit (920700 920701 920705) - EXTENDED
Location: Tennessee Colony

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex inventory and retail sales work in a unit commissary. Work involves

stocking, arranging, and transferring inventory; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring

compliance with established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and

providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of

initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists in overseeing commissary operations; sells merchandise to employees and inmates;

and ensures accurate recording of commissary sales and receipts.

B. Schedules and conducts periodic inventory of stock and merchandise; determines quantities of

merchandise needed to maintain adequate inventory; arranges and rotates merchandise;

assists with investigations of lost property items; and inspects and maintains cleanliness and

appearance of the commissary.

C. Assists in the preparation of requisitions for replenishing supplies and merchandise; verifies the

receipt of items requested; prepares and reviews inventory control records and reports; and

reviews and maintains inventory databases.

D. Provides guidance to inmates in inventory control, management, and ordering methods.

E. Assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Two years full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management

experience or one year full-time, wage-earning commissary, retail sales, or inventory management

experience and one year full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement

experience.

3.

Experience with an automated point of sale system and retail sales preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of inventory methods and procedures.

2. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping.

3. Knowledge of automated inventory control systems.

4. Knowledge of retail sales functions to include merchandise sales and displays.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

13. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

14. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

15. Skill to train and supervise inmates preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend

repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,

analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle,

and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and

moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone,

working protracted or irregular hours, working around fumes and gases, and traveling by car,

van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment,  reader, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone,

dolly, and automobile.