Inventory & Property Assoc II
NatureServe
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Office of State Procurement Services
Opening Date: March 27, 2026
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 14 / Administrative Services
Job Class Code: 6532
Salary: $17.80 - $25.62/Hourly
Position Number: 004600818
Location: Augusta
Telework: None
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a classification in the Inventory & Property Management Job Family. Positions in this job family perform inventory and property management actions related to ordering, procuring, storing, distributing, and/or disposing of inventory and/or property. This job family is distinguished by its role in managing public property. This is complex inventory and property management support services requiring a solid knowledge of inventory and property management principles and techniques. Positions in this classification provide office and administrative support work involving the examination, procurement, display, promotion, sale, and/or distribution of public wares and/or property. Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
- Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes.
- Conduct on-site visits to examine, select, and acquire inventory.
- Operate applicable warehouse and/or stockroom equipment (as hydraulic and electric pallet jacks, propane or diesel forklifts, 3 axle box truck) upon completion of appropriate certification and/or training.
- Oversee/assist in receipt/transport/verification of surplus, warehouse and/or stockroom inventory.
- Merchandise, tag, and price inventory/property.
- Assign quote, bid, and purchase order numbers, and add bid quotations by separate costs.
- Type varied routine business correspondence such as letters, reports, contracts, vouchers, and agendas from draft or original source documents to revised or final form.
- Organize computerized and/or manual files.
- Query for data via telephone, computer, and/or written/oral communication.
- Repair, service, clean, and/or maintain issued materials.
- May provide ongoing leadership for a work team with responsibility to schedule, instruct, assign, review, and monitor the work.
- May confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to drive car or light delivery truck may be required.
- Ability to perform work requiring lifting and/or physical exertion may be required.
- Knowledge of inventory display methods and practices.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
- Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and business English.
- Ability to query for information.
- Ability to make intermediate mathematical calculations.
- Ability to query for information.
- Ability to type varied routine business correspondence from draft or original source documents to revised or final form.
- Ability to organize computerized and/or manual files.
- Ability to effectively oversee the receipt, transport, storage, and/or display of inventory.
- Ability to repair, service, clean, and/or maintain applicable equipment as required.
- Ability to effectively resolve problems.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions/recommendations.
- Ability to provide ongoing leadership for a work team.
- Ability to confer with supervisor on performance appraisals of work team members.
- Representative Tasks & KSA’s are cumulative across the Inventory and Property Management Job Family.
- Positions in this classification assume ALL the Distinguishing Characteristics & KSA’s of: Inventory and Property Assistant and Inventory and Property Associate I.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training, education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of inventory and property management principles and practices to perform complex work in procuring or selling public wares or property and 2) the ability to use independent decision making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Inventory and Property Assistant and Inventory and Property Associate I.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require possession of a valid Class B and/or Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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