Inventory Control Specialist 2

JFS Integrity 98 (JFS I98)
2098 Integrity Drive North
Columbus, 43209

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Office of Employee and Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) provides customer service and operational support to ODJFS through five bureaus: Business Services, Civil Rights and Labor Relations, Human Resources, Multimedia Services, and Training and Educational Services. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

The Inventory Control Specialist 2 in Business Services supports ODJFS’s mission by ensuring accurate, compliant, and well‑managed inventory processes across the agency. In this role, selected candidates help maintain statewide inventories, enforce inventory‑control procedures, and support the movement, tracking, and reconciliation of essential equipment, materials, and forms used throughout ODJFS. By managing inventory efficiently and safely, this position directly contributes to operational continuity and supports high‑quality services to Ohioans.

Job Duties Include:

• Maintain extensive statewide inventory of agency computer hardware, peripherals, furniture, and other equipment.
• Implement and enforce agency procedures on inventory control, salvage, and surplus disposal.
• Use proprietary inventory software (IFMS) and ServiceNow to track inventory, reconcile receipts, and manage warehouse stock.
• Deliver, receive, and distribute ODJFS forms, pamphlets, envelopes, and brochures across statewide locations.
• Load and unload shipping vehicles and move stock within the warehouse using pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Inspect incoming shipments, review packing slips and purchase orders, and verify accuracy of all deliveries.
• Assign asset numbers, apply tags, and update inventory records for incoming computer hardware and peripherals.
• Remove obsolete or worn-out equipment from inventory following established procedures.
• Maintain daily warehouse shipping and receiving records, spreadsheets, and tracking documentation.
• Prepare and ship equipment and materials statewide using USPS and contracted vendors.
• Perform annual and random physical inventories to verify system accuracy (lifting up to 25–30 pounds).
• Serve as backup to other Inventory Control Specialists and support workflow management for online forms ordering systems.
• Carry out additional duties such as attending meetings, preparing reports, maintaining logs, and traveling as needed for deliveries or trainings.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in inventory control practices.
• Ability to operate personal computers and software.
• Skilled in operating warehouse equipment.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to define problems and collect data.

• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Schedule: Full time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered at 2098 Integrity Drive, Columbus, OH 43209.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN: 20039899, 20037781.

Office of Employee and Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) provides customer service and operational support to ODJFS through five bureaus: Business Services, Civil Rights and Labor Relations, Human Resources, Multimedia Services, and Training and Educational Services. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

The Inventory Control Specialist 2 in Business Services supports ODJFS’s mission by ensuring accurate, compliant, and well‑managed inventory processes across the agency. In this role, selected candidates help maintain statewide inventories, enforce inventory‑control procedures, and support the movement, tracking, and reconciliation of essential equipment, materials, and forms used throughout ODJFS. By managing inventory efficiently and safely, this position directly contributes to operational continuity and supports high‑quality services to Ohioans.

Job Duties Include:

• Maintain extensive statewide inventory of agency computer hardware, peripherals, furniture, and other equipment.
• Implement and enforce agency procedures on inventory control, salvage, and surplus disposal.
• Use proprietary inventory software (IFMS) and ServiceNow to track inventory, reconcile receipts, and manage warehouse stock.
• Deliver, receive, and distribute ODJFS forms, pamphlets, envelopes, and brochures across statewide locations.
• Load and unload shipping vehicles and move stock within the warehouse using pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Inspect incoming shipments, review packing slips and purchase orders, and verify accuracy of all deliveries.
• Assign asset numbers, apply tags, and update inventory records for incoming computer hardware and peripherals.
• Remove obsolete or worn-out equipment from inventory following established procedures.
• Maintain daily warehouse shipping and receiving records, spreadsheets, and tracking documentation.
• Prepare and ship equipment and materials statewide using USPS and contracted vendors.
• Perform annual and random physical inventories to verify system accuracy (lifting up to 25–30 pounds).
• Serve as backup to other Inventory Control Specialists and support workflow management for online forms ordering systems.
• Carry out additional duties such as attending meetings, preparing reports, maintaining logs, and traveling as needed for deliveries or trainings.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in inventory control practices.
• Ability to operate personal computers and software.
• Skilled in operating warehouse equipment.
• Strong mathematical ability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to define problems and collect data.

• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Schedule: Full time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position will be headquartered at 2098 Integrity Drive, Columbus, OH 43209.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN: 20039899, 20037781.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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 (