Warehouse Inventory Specialist (Materials Handler III) -Golden

Warehouse Inventory Specialist (Materials Handler III)

Salary : $53,400.00 - $58,728.00 Annually

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : HAA-50003017-12 / 25

Department : Department of Transportation

Division : Division of Maintenance

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 22 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information : Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us

Hiring Pay Rate : The 2025 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details.

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit : The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Operations Unit exists to install, operate, maintain and repair complex communication and ITS systems for CDOT Statewide. The ITS Maintenance Operations unit performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance on various types of electronics and communications equipment. The unit performs maintenance on communication systems associated with traffic signals, tunnel control systems, PLCs, and ITS assets across the State, while supporting remote hands to the ITS Network and Technology Unit at Data Center and Node Sites across the State. The ITS Maintenance Operations unit provides the necessary technical expertise to stock parts supporting the daily maintenance and repair of complex communication and ITS systems for CDOT Statewide.

About the Position : The Materials Handler position will procure ITS warehouse and distribute supplies for maintenance sections statewide pertaining to ITS devices, and other external / internal customers. This position will oversee the day to day operations, evaluate quantities on hand, ship ordered parts to regional staff, coordinate with lead personnel for parts needed to repair devices and close work orders. Position will evaluate stock levels and stock usage, safety requirements and effectiveness of safety needs and specifications.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Schedule pick up or shipping of supplies for supporting customer needs;
• Tailor customer service for effectiveness;
• Ensure replenishment of stock has been completed.
• Plan assignments and control the timeliness, soundness and accuracy of the work of other storeroom employees;
• Responsible for all ITS warehouse activity including the remote warehouse location at the Eisenhower / Johnson Memorial Tunnel.
• Evaluate incoming supply requests (for example accuracy quantity to product relations, if an incorrect material number was utilized, offering a suitable substitute item for the item requested.).
• Fill orders for device repair orders / work orders, prepare for shipping if necessary.
• Maintain pick up schedule for ITS Maintenance and Regional Traffic teams.
• Computer data entry.
• Compile order quantities and processing supply issue documents.
• Research product usage, and customer trends.
• Print catalogs, delete old stock, and maintain stock location information and product.
• Research levels for Store Room related commodities / inventory.
• Verify pricing and availability with vendor for requested commodities (for example, special PPE, ITS device maintenance, vehicle maintenance, janitorial,).
• Make delivery arrangements, and create computer documents.
• Maintain pertinent records (for example invoices, goods issue, goods receipt, and purchase orders.).
• Process purchase, deliveries and payment.
• Process special order non-stock supplies, items not carried through the warehouse (for example, janitorial, vehicle maintenance filter, tires, and road maintenance items.).
• Receive supply orders that come through the ITS stock room.
• Verify shipments against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Identify shipping or pricing discrepancies, through paperwork verification process.
• Notify customers of arrivals if relevant to the urgency of the request.
• Interview salespeople and evaluate product and service and make recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment :

Primarily 6 : 00 am 4 : 30 pm work hours, Monday-Thursday (May be eligible for variation in schedule that meets CDOT's operational needs)

May be required overnight travel within the state boundaries, as well as to attend meetings and trainings

Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

At least three years of full-time professional warehouse management experience which included receiving, storing, issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment. This must have included inventory management. OR A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 3 years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in materials management or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. Full-time professional warehouse management experience which included receiving, storing, issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment, including inventory management will be considered. Please note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. College Transcripts : If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.

May be required to work different shifts including nights to help maintenance patrols during emergencies and weather related road closures.

A current valid driver's license is required for this position as it requires operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following :