Office Assistant 2 - Warehouse and Inventory Administration

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Why it's a great opportunity: In this role you will provide customer service and warehouse/inventory support as part of the Planning and Public Works Maintenance & Operations Administrative team.

This is a vital role supporting a large division with high volume transactions, complex data, and high-quality customer service.

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.

PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.

The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from your knowledge of warehouse and inventory practices, receiving of materials, and high attention to detail in this role.

You will work with internal customers ensuring accurate tracking, control of materials and tools coming in and out of the warehouse.

You will ensure materials and goods received in the warehouse match up to Purchasing records and provide accurate and reliable data entry into spreadsheets and database systems.

Your ability to handle changing priorities and provide a high level of customer service will ensure your success with the team.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Organize, maintain and retrieve information and documents from files and records.
• Process receiving paperwork, verify shipments, and match to digital and hard copy Purchasing documents.
• Maintain and process receiving and/or statistical records.
• Make proper distribution and data entry, code incoming material for stocking.
• Respond to routine inquiries by telephone or person-to-person.
• Fulfill requests for supplies; fulfill pick orders.
• Operate standard office equipment such as copiers, scanners, and personal computers.
• Assist in specially assigned data searches; reconcile data.
• Receive and process routine to moderately complex forms and data entry.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the required experience.
• One year of general clerical experience.
• A resume and a cover letter are required for consideration.

• A valid driver’s license is required of the position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?