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.
Some of what you'll enjoy doing includes:
Loading of Surplus Property
Shipping Preparation
Assist online retail store, working with customers.
Removal and disposal of unsold assets.
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
Diversity Equity and inclusion (DEI)
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following Competencies:
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:
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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.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
