Sheriffs Materiel Specialist I (#RC2051)
$21.50-$26.13 Hourly / $3,726.72-$4,529.86 Monthly / $44,720.75-$54,358.35 Yearly

Under supervision, assists with operations in the Sheriff's Distribution Center, commissary, inmate property rooms, mail room and/or other materiel management areas; may perform as a lead worker in a small or non-complex work area; and performs related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This is the journey level class in the Sheriff's Materiel Specialist series. Incumbents of this class perform a variety of materiel management activities that may utilize complex materiel control and record keeping systems. Incumbents function primarily as skilled line workers, but may be assigned lead duties in a work unit that is small and/or that handles materiel of a homogeneous nature. Incumbents may also assign, direct and monitor inmate workers if required by the nature of the assignment.

• Receives, stores, issues and delivers supplies, equipment, and various items, including mail and packages; processes and inspects stock and/or mail items; assures that items meet departmental requirements and do not contain contraband; verifies that goods are not missing or damaged, quantity/quality/storage specifications are met, and materiel is used before expiration dates or deadlines; fills orders and requisitions; helps develop storage methods and allocate storage space.
• May direct and assign the work of subordinates in a small and/or homogeneous functional unit; may assign, direct and monitor inmate workers.
• Helps maintain complex computerized inventory and other records; helps assure that stock levels are appropriate; posts records of items received and issued, including money as appropriate; prepares reports and correspondence; may help prepare purchase orders, requisitions and other forms.
• Helps investigate complaints; may independently research complaint issues such as quantity/quality of goods received or lost items; may assist with special projects; may prepare reports; may attend meetings or participate on committees; may use specialized machines, County vehicles, heavy equipment, and/or power tools to perform assignments.

Methods and procedures used in receiving, storing, packing and issuing mail items and supplies; general postal laws and regulations; usual forms, methods and practices of a stores unit in a governmental or commercial organization; basic mathematics and computer use; procedures used in maintaining inventory records, including computerized inventory systems; safe methods of lifting heavy objects and performing manual tasks.

Lead and direct the work of other employees; assign, direct and monitor inmate laborers; read and understand technical job-related material; utilize complex inventory and record keeping systems, including computerized databases; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for long periods, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, driving, operating heavy equipment, climbing ladders and/or stairs; occasional crawling; Lifting-Frequently up to 70 pounds; occasional 70+ pounds and restraining/lifting/turning of heavy objects; Vision-Good overall vision required including frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, depth perception, peripheral vision; frequent reading/close up work; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, and hearing faint sounds; frequent talking in person; occasional talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent concentration, public contact and working alone; occasional emergency situations, exposure to trauma/grief/death, decision making, heights, hazardous materials, working weekends/nights, overtime/travel; Special Conditions-Frequent exposure to varied indoor/outdoor weather, temperatures and conditions including dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, and noise.