Surplus and Inventory Control Specialist 2 (load out) / Non-Permanent

Posting number: 2026-BRD-018

Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services

Division: BRD

Job classification: SURPLUS AND INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Warehouse

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30PM

Travel Requirements: Located in Tumwater, Minimal travel is required.

Tools and Equipment:  Pallet jack, standing (reach truck) and seated (propane, gas and heavy duty) forklifts, jumper cables, electric drill, hand tools, , hand truck, computer, printer, scanners, multiline telephones, hand truck Riding Pallet Jack, Manual Pallet Jack, Walk Behind Pallet jack.

Customer Interactions: Constant interaction with public, state agency and political subdivision customers. Interpersonal skills are required. It is of the upmost importance that all communication is done with a positive attitude and in a professional manner.

Work Setting, including hazards: Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse, and you will be exposed to excessive dust. Must be willing and able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods in noisy conditions without loss of concentration. Lifting/moving/transferring of 40lbs on a regular basis and 75lbs or more on occasion is often required.

Who we are

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

About this Position

Your primary responsibility is being customer centric and delivering the best customer service to our partnering agencies and our purchasing customers, while performing previews, and loadouts. You will support the program’s operations with auction load out, customer service, and shipping preparation. Your contribution to the agency’s mission is by promoting sustainability and savings while maximizing the useful life of state assets and dollars returned to agencies.

Loading of Surplus Property

• Using powered and manual pallet jacks, forklift, hand truck, or reach truck to load out online auctions, online storefront, or transferred assets for customers. “Primarily in personal vehicles.”
• Jump start vehicles and heavy equipment to assist with yard load outs.
• Assist customers in previewing available assets.
• Operate and maintain forklift and pallet jacks according to policy, regulations and recognized standards. Inspect lift equipment to ensure it is safe to use and document potential maintenance issues. Document inspections.
• Immediately report unsafe equipment, unsafe operations and accidents to the supervisor or other appropriate entity.
• Maintain current forklift Operator’s Card.

Shipping Preparation

• All shipping items must be packaged and awaiting pick up within 2 business days of receiving the shipping paperwork from the cashier.
• Ensure all outbound shipments are accurately identified and labeled with appropriate paperwork.
• Organize and maintain a clean packaging workstation.

 Assist online retail store, working with customers.

• Helps organize product for load out from online store front.
• Works with staff to determine best location for furniture, desks, tables, chairs, etc. for preview of online store front merchandise.
• Inventory control of past due assets that need to be picked up, relisted or recycled.

Removal and disposal of unsold assets.

• Work with priority and online personnel to ensure smooth removal of unsold assets, to be recycled or transferred as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Two or more years of warehouse experience in shipping and receiving that includes the operation of material handling equipment such as pallet jack, standing (reach truck) and seated (propane, gas and heavy duty) forklifts. 

AND

• Experience using jumper cables, hand tools, and hand trucks. 
• A valid Driver’s License free from serious traffic violations.
• Experience using computers, printers, scanners and multi-line telephones.

Diversity Equity and inclusion (DEI)

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following Competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning, and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrates the understanding that all people are valued; contributes to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Committed to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
  
Please attach the following documents to be considered for the position. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

1. A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
2. A current resume detailing your experience and education.
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.)
    
NOTE:  By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application.  Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified. 

Background Check Notice:
Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
    
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
    
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at jobs@des.wa.gov. 

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.