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The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Supply Technician 2. This position is located within the Equipment Division in Sparks, Nevada. Incumbent will be responsible to make purchases, receive merchandise and ship supplies, inventory materials and maintain related records. Duties include materials handling/operating equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack and dolly in order to receive, move, rotate and issue parts, supplies equipment and materials.Supply Technicians participate in the procurement, receipt, storage, issuing, shipment, property control, inventory, and recordkeeping for a wide variety of assets to include, but not limited to, the following: property, equipment, services, food, forms, parts and supplies. Incumbents work in a warehouse, stockroom or office setting and prepare and process documents for the requisition, purchase, receipt, issuance and transfer of goods; expedite the flow of goods from vendor to user; and maintain control records for a variety of property and equipment.Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of stocking, storeroom or warehouse experience which included purchasing a variety of supplies, equipment and materials, maintaining inventory records, and shipping and receiving materials and equipment; OR one year of experience as a Supply Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Procure a wide variety of supplies, services, food, forms, materials, parts and equipment up to pre-established monetary limits and specifically delegated purchasing authority; use a credit card or the requisition and purchase order processes via the open market, contracted vendors or informal bid in order to maintain stock levels or to purchase specific items in response to requests from authorized personnel; ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures established at both the State and departmental level.Receive and inspect items to ensure correct delivery and completeness of the orders; determine the condition of items and quantity received; ensure items meet order specifications; pack and return damaged goods and incorrect items; notify vendor of return status; may pick-up ordered items from various local locations.Store items such as office supplies, forms, food, excess/surplus property, equipment, and janitorial supplies by following methods appropriate for each type of item; rotate items as necessary; provide accessibility to supplies; and maintain the storeroom in a neat and orderly condition.Receive supply/equipment requests; review and approve for completeness and conformity to procedures; verify authority of person or agency placing order by checking authorization files to confirm legality of purchase.Locate, verify and issue items and fill orders; distribute items over-the-counter; prepare orders for shipping; determine correct packaging method; package items for delivery and/or shipment; determine best method of shipment via product contract, special customer request or cost efficiency; may load pallets for shipment on transport vehicles; and deliver or ship supplies to various locations.Ship equipment in need of repair or ship items to consignee using the most appropriate method to minimize damage or hazard; send packages by the best carrier available considering safety regulations, State contracts, time and costs involved.Maintain perpetual inventory and perform periodic physical inventory as assigned; count and record items such as office supplies, forms, food, surplus/excess property, janitorial supplies, equipment, parts and other materials as required.Maintain records related to the requisition, purchase, receipt, stocking, inventory, distribution, and property and equipment control by documenting information required by law, regulation or policy; assemble, file and distribute material safety data sheets for all hazardous materials.Operate materials handling and/or safety equipment such as forklift, pallet jack and dolly in order to receive, move, rotate and issue parts, supplies, equipment and materials.Input, update and retrieve data using a personal computer, mainframe computer terminal or comparable equipment; utilize a computerized inventory system and/or barcode scanners; track purchases; maintain inventory, property, and equipment records and produce reports as required; locate items on Internet and send email messages related to work performed.May repair equipment by replacing broken or missing parts and perform regular maintenance as assigned or send to outside vendor for repair or maintenance.Dispose of obsolete and excess items by inspecting property to determine item's condition for use, transfer or sale; accept and receipt payment of sale; deliver and/or ship items deemed excess property to authorized entities; and contact the appropriate authority for disposition.Provide oral and written reports as requested by supervisor and management; locate and disseminate information required; prioritize work to meet deadlines and commitments.May set up and dismantle special equipment by reviewing the schedule of events and coordinating date, time and location to provide users with the necessary equipment at the appropriate time.May serve as lead-worker for other employees as assigned; demonstrate proper work methods; assign and review work.Positions at this level work in a variety of settings and may or may not have supervisory responsibility:Supervisory positions oversee a single warehouse which serves several institutions for a State agency; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate Supply Technician I's, Supply Assistants, and/or warehouse/delivery personnel; establish and revise work performance standards; and ensure proper orientation and ongoing training of staff. Incumbents have the authority to make changes in procedures within the warehouse which will improve the quality of work and better meet the needs of the institution/division; establish appropriate inventory and reorder levels; organize and assign work, and establish delivery schedules and priorities.Non-supervisory positions, on an ongoing basis, purchase a wide variety of items such as chemicals, heavy and light duty equipment parts, tools, safety equipment, highway maintenance and construction supplies, furniture, equipment, clothing, surplus property, and fuel at significantly higher dollar amounts than Supply Technician I's based on the agency's delegated Direct Purchase Authorization obtained from the Purchasing Administrator under the State Administrative Manual (S.A.M.) Chapter 1500.Perform related duties as assigned. Working knowledge of: market value of a variety of items; researching and developing specifications for technical equipment and supplies; recordkeeping related to inventory control; fire and safety laws, rules and regulations applicable to materials stocked and purchased.General knowledge of: principles of effective supervision and training.Ability to: analyze technical computer data related to purchasing and stores operations; negotiate with vendors regarding desired quality, warranty, price and delivery date of supplies and materials; review inventories and identify and research discrepancies; prepare purchasing specifications for equipment and supplies.Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov