Introduction
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community
who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education
in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students
achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. As such, we are
looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children
at MSD.
This is a 12-month position in the procurement department of the
Maryland School for the Deaf – Frederick Campus.
GRADE
ASTD7
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick, Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the principal assistant to the Agency Procurement Specialist on the Frederick Campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf.
POSITION DUTIES
The job
duties involve direct responsibility for the proper receipt, storage, and
issuance of supplies, maintenance of inventory and other warehouse records, and
for the preparation of purchase requisitions for stock replacement, assists in
the preparation of specifications, contacts vendors concerning supply
purchases, and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Agency
Procurement Specialist. General supervision is received from the Agency
Procurement Specialist.
Develops storage methods, including the
allocation and arrangement of storage facilities; Receives, stores and issues
equipment, materials and supplies; Maintains or supervises maintenance of
records related to the receipt, issue, and control of supplies; Conducts
physical inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment; Prepares requisitions
for stock replacement; Makes authorized purchases; Receives, approves and
processes store requisitions and oversees the distribution of supplies; Assists
in the preparation of specifications and contacts vendors concerning supply
purchases; May lift supplies, materials and equipment weighing ten pounds or
more; May serve as an assistant to a higher-level supply officer in a large
operation where the storekeeping functions are more complex; May have direct
responsibility in a large operation for a phase or area of the storage
activities; Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of experience in receiving, storing, and issuing supplies, materials, or equipment in a storeroom, warehouse, or other supply storage facility.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as described above on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the logistics or unit supply field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.
Able to lift 10 or more pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The work generally
requires the lifting and moving of equipment, materials, and supplies weighing
ten or more pounds.
New hires are subject to a criminal background
investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1,
Sections 5-560-568)
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online, or if you encounter
difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before
the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on
any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in
lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental
information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application
inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address:
Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia,
MD 21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As an
equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our
Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.