Inventory Control Specialist 2 (PN20015016, 20015023)

Position Overview

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well‐being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Salary: Pay Grade 28, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($22.96 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($23.56) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. We are currently seeking two (2) Inventory Control Specialist 2s to support the essential functions of our warehouse. This position is a versatile, hands‑on role responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state. The Inventory Control Specialist 2 encompasses inventory control, asset management and maintenance, and logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point through which all warehouse operations are coordinated.
• Maintain the readiness of critical assets and supplies needed for public health programs and emergencies.
• Ensure vital medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment are accurately tracked, stored correctly, and available when needed to meet statewide public health demands.
• Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment (e.g., mobile health unit, ultra low freezers, mobile cooling units, and oxygen generators) to guarantee assets are fully operational and ready for deployment.
• Use the warehouse management system to coordinate, distribute, analyze, and monitor inventory.
• Receive, inspect, distribute, and maintain inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide distribution.
• Perform inventory counts in the warehouse including unstacking/restacking pallets and removing/repacking interior boxes from cases.
• Enter, update, verify, track, and maintain computerized inventory records.
• Prepare and assist with the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide shipments.
• Operate material handling equipment (MHE) to organize materials in the warehouse.
• Move and lift objects weighing up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures on warehouse inventory control and salvage disposal as assigned.
• Monitor the receipt and disposition of surplus inventory and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Prepare inventory reports for quality control and data reconciliation.
• Assist other warehouse personnel with various duties (e.g., answering phones, reviewing packing requests, assisting with special and/or rush orders).
• Attend meetings and training sessions pertaining to warehouse management and inventory.

Required Qualifications

• 9 months experience as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551; OR 18 months training or 18 months experience in inventory control AND 3 courses; OR 9 months experience in electronic data processing related to inventory control AND 1 course; OR 3 months experience in public relations; OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
• Records Management
• Warehousing
• Clerical & Data Entry
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Organizing and Planning
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. An official transcript must be an original copy from the educational institution and include an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted.
• ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or advanced degree in business or public administration.
• Experience utilizing a warehouse management system.
• Experience with inbound and outbound inventory shipments.
• Experience in the order fulfillment lifecycle including order creation, processing, picking, quality assurance inspection, and shipping logistics.
• Experience in operating warehouse material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Experience in operating oversized vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks with trailers, Recreational Vehicles [RV's]).
• Experience in identifying and coordinating the maintenance of warehouse material handling equipment and vehicles.
• Experience in communicating effectively with team members.
• All eligible applications will be reviewed based on qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)