Inventory Assistant

Inventory Assistant

Salary

$13.76 - $20.94 Hourly

Location

E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant 10301 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Temporary - 99999999

Job Number

2026-00573

Department

Temporary

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

7:00 am - 3:30 pm - see details in job description

Hiring Range

$13.76 - $20.94

• Description
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Job Description

Are you looking for fulfilling, part-time work with City government? Our Raleigh Water department is hiring two Inventory Assistant positions to supporting managing purchase order requisitions, material stock, and receipting of inventory and services at our D.E. Benson Water Treatment Plant.

This is a part-time, temporary role. Working hours will be Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; 2 to 3 Days per week, with a maximum of 1000 hours worked annually.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Processes and submits requisitions for the creation of purchase orders. Reviews vendor quotes and service availability, selects vendors within established guidelines, and determines supply levels, purchase timing, and required supply quantities

• Responds to and prepares material stock requests. Confirms orders and provides and oversees stock/material picking, issuance and/or delivery

• Provides receipting of inventory, materials and/or services. Verifies quantity and accuracy based on orders and/or completion of services, ensures inventory control system information and records are maintained and that inventory is stored in or distributed to proper and safe locations

• Monitors, audits and maintains inventory counts, catalog and/or related storage records. Identifies and reconciles discrepancies and prepares and maintains related reports and statistics

• Drive to various Raleigh Water and City locations

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 year of relevant experience

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certification

• First aid certification

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• FIS and Inventory, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software

• Standard practices, techniques, and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work

• Standard practices of inventory maintenance and control

• Basic mathematical concepts and computations

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

• Modern office technology

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Organizing and maintaining materials, supplies, records, and files

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards

• Providing customer service

• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov