INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK
 
 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, compiles and records information on the receipt,
 distribution, and balance of materials, equipment,  and  supplies
 on  hand for an agency or jurisdiction; does other related duties
 as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title may not perform all duties listed in thi  job specification.  
 Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Maintains numerical and alphabetical coding of stocked materials.

 Compiles records concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, and
 issuing materials, equipment, and supplies.

 Posts  information in ledgers or other records from requisitions,
 purchase order receipts, shipping papers, or other documents.

 Compiles  information on receipt and distribution  of  goods  
 and computes inventory balance.

 Prepares reports of  inventory  balance, depleted items and
 shortages, and prepares purchase requisitions.

 May substitute inventoried stock for requested items.

 Based on inventory records, makes recommendations on stock 
 levels to be maintained, replenishment needs, or disposition of 
 excess stock.

 Contacts vendors to expedite deliveries.

 Compares,  corrects, and updates nomenclature and  specifications
 on requisitions.

 Maintains  records of disposition of all invoices, receipts,  and
 requisitions received.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      One  (1)  year of experience in preparing, maintaining,  and
 editing inventory control records.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of record keeping methods and procedures.

 Knowledge of arithmetical computations.

 Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and  written
 directions.

 Ability to prepare statistical and other reports.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  
 or related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
 If the accommodation  cannot be made because it  would  cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02174
L
C
  
N/A
03
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 6/16/1997