Introduction
Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University (Central) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Central is a regional, comprehensive public university dedicated to learning in the liberal arts and sciences and to education for the professions. Central offers a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the qualifications for a Storekeeper to work in the Facilities Management Department, located on the campus of Central.
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for campus deliveries, event support, and other related duties.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
- 1st shift, Monday - Friday
- 8am - 4pm, with a half hour lunch
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Industry leading health benefits including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off (including 13 holidays per calendar year).
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for classified employees up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost for tuition, books and related fees.
- Scholarships available to assist classified employees and/or their dependent children with the financial burden of tuition after completing four or more years of continuous service at Central Connecticut State University.
- Culture that encourages work/life balance as well as an employee assistance program.
- Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
NOTE: This posting may also be used to fill future openings throughout various departments on campus.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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APPLYING FOR THE POSITION:
- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other.
- To be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date of the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.
- To receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally-recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to hrrecruitment@ccsu.edu.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING:
- Applicants will receive correspondence via email and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Some postings may require additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with these questions after the posting’s closing date. Check your email and Personal Status Board for notifications, including your spam or junk folders.
- You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
CONNECT WITH US:
- Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
- If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Olivia Duncan at HRRecruitment@ccsu.edu.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand;
- Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security;
- Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment;
- Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders;
- Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area;
- Takes required inventory of materials and supplies;
- Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections;
- Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool;
- Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety;
- Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;
- Operates material handling equipment;
- May perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment;
- May drive motor vehicles as assigned;
- May enter data into a computer;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies;
- safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- keep accurate stock records and inventories;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with inventory tracking and warehouse equipment (i.e. barcode scanner, forklift, pallet jack).
- Experience working in shipping and receiving or a warehouse environment.
- Experience with moving equipment.
- Experience with event set-up.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and computerized asset management software.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
- A physical examination may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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