SENIOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK

SENIOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK

Salary

$1,562.09 - $1,925.80 Biweekly

Location

4500 Will Clayton Pkwy.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39165

Department

Houston Airport System

Division

HAS - IAH MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/ Section: Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance

Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The purpose of the Houston Airport System (HAS)Maintenance business unit is to effectively deliver self-performed, and contracted, maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Inventory Management Clerk will assist and support the Horticulture & Grounds Maintenance Department and the Division Manager with the following duties helping resolve contractor badging issues with the Executive Office Assistant, assisting with EAMS documentation and closing of all work orders in a timely manner in order to maintain departmental inventory & stock levels for general supplies, fencing supplies, uniforms, chemicals including deicing products, construction supplies -cement, rock, stabilizing sand, & soil. Prepares purchase requisitions, maintains departments vehicle and equipment logs and inventory including coordination of repairs with the fleet department.

" Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

The SENIOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with basic contract compliance by maintaining records of and tracking all compliance documentation -monthly logs, weekly reports, back flow devise certifications, drug compliance forms
• Maintain and efile weekly and monthly reports, data and information. Creates and monitors DocuSigns for various OSRs
• Ensures adherence to City and State guidelines for acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance and disposition of inventory and associated records
• Assists in creating, revising or implementing procedures and guidelines for storage, inventory control, material management, safety, security or basic accounting practices
• Assist with basic contract compliance by maintaining records of and tracking all compliance documentation -monthly logs, weekly reports, back flow devise certifications, confidential compliance forms
• Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, etc. May assist with moving and loading surplus property
• Compares and verifies incoming inventory for quality, quantity, accuracy and suitability against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, specifications, etc.
• Leads and trains Inventory Management Clerks. Establishes priorities and delegates workload. Overseas and ensure inventory records are accurately maintained. Investigates, reports and resolves minor inventory discrepancies
• Creates and maintains records, logs, etc. of materials received, stored, issued, delivered or distributed. Performs data entry using a purchasing and inventory control system
• Oversees, coordinates and participates in physical inventory counts. Reconciles counts with inventory records. Resolves discrepancies.
• Forecasts and identifies trends to maintain a current inventory of materials in-house and on order. May determine reorder points. May coordinate requirements of divisions that have regular or special needs for supplies
• Contacts vendors to obtain price quotes. May select vendors and places orders for materials and supplies. Prepares requisitions and purchase orders. Performs follow-up to expedite delivery, receipt and payment of inventory and materials
• Monitors' vendors compliance with contract prices, contacts vendors to resolve order discrepancies. Assists in basic contract administration activities, i.e., pre-bids. Maintain and efile weekly and monthly reports, data and information. Creates and monitors DocuSigns for various OSRs
• Maintains storerooms, warehouses and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition. Ensures safety and security of materials, supplies and property
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of large pieces of equipment and machinery. May perform minor maintenance. Determines and disposes of expired, spoiled, damaged or obsolete items and inventory
• Receives and dispatches messages and work orders by telephone or radio to various City work crews, maintains logs and records of messages and work orders received, transmitted or completed through EAMS documentation and closing of all work orders in a timely manner
• Receives, stores and issues hand tools, machine tools, parts and other equipment. Tracks tools, parts and equipment issued to and returned by workers. Searches for lost or misplaced tools and equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires lifting of heavy items of up to 60 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely and/or regular physical exertion such as climbing of ladders. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of inventory control, materials management, or record keeping experience are required. May require experience in operating a forklift and other motorized or non-motorized materials handling equipment.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas drivers license and compliance with the City of Houstons policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word & excel
• Experience in inventory management
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skill
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 12

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1).

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a Houston Airport System employee?

• Yes
• No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School Diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates degree or higher

04

If you received an HS Diploma or GED, please list the name of the school you attended and graduated.

05

How many years of verifiable experience of Inventory Control, Materials Management, or Record Keeping experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more
• No experience

06

Based on the years of experience selected above with Inventory Control, Materials Management, or Record Keeping, please provide a brief explanation and the companys name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

07

Do you have a valid/current drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe select your level of experience with Microsoft Excel.

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advance
• Expert

09

Please rate your proficiency in the following Microsoft Word applications.

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Advance
• Expert

10

How comfortable are you working in a fast-paced environment?

• Not comfortable
• Somewhat comfortable
• Comfortable
• very comfortable

11

Have you inspected incoming materials for quality and accuracy?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you reconciled inventory discrepancies?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answer Yes, to Question #12, please provide a brief explanation and the companys name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

14

Have you established or monitored inventory reorder levels?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you forecasted inventory needs based on usage trends?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you prepared purchase requisitions?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answer Yes, to Question #16, please provide a brief explanation and provide the companys name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

18

Have you followed up with vendors regarding delayed shipments and resolved discrepancies with vendor orders?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you maintained a Warehouse or Storeroom?

• Yes
• No

20

Have you coordinated equipment maintenance or repairs?

• Yes
• No

21

If you answer Yes, to Question #20, please provide a brief explanation and the companys name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

22

Have you performed minor maintenance on equipment?

• Yes
• No

23

Have you been responsible for maintaining accurate records with a high level of attention to detail? If you answer Yes, please explain and provide the Companies name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

24

Have you consistently met reporting and documentation deadlines? If you answer Yes, please explain and provide the companies name where you earned the experience. If no experience, please input N/A.

25

Do you have experience in operating a forklift and other motorized or non-motorized materials handling equipment?

• Yes
• No

26

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/