Material Management Specialist II

If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, join us as a Material Specialist II, where you will be responsible for the procurement of various chemicals, supplies, equipment, parts, services, used in the maintenance and operation of the Noman M. Cole Water Recycling Facility.

This unique position splits its workday between working at a computer, purchasing goods and services as well as receiving deliveries and interacting with customers at a service window, ensuring they have everything they need to perform their duties. This position works directly in the warehouse located at the Noman M Cole Water Recycling Facility in Lorton, Virginia.

The responsibilities include: • Procuring a wide variety of chemicals, electrical, custodial, mechanical, plumbing and general hardware items utilized in pumps, drives, compressors, incinerators, filters and other process equipment items. • Using a computer to create purchase orders and process invoices in FOCUS, the county’s SAP system. • Using county procurement cards when appropriate. • Maintaining inventory of replacement parts for plant equipment, building utility systems and tools for maintenance activities. • Assisting the warehouse manager in the control of procurement, receiving, storing, and delivery of parts, equipment, chemicals and miscellaneous supplies. • Following county procurement policy to identify appropriate vendor source • Serving as vendor contact for discrepancies in material shortages, damages or return • Assisting with inventory control that complies with county purchasing policies as well as audits. • Receiving and unloading trucks, which includes using various types of equipment such as a forklift. The successful candidate will: • Possess excellent communication skills • Be extremely detail orientated • Maintain outstanding customer service • Can work independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities. Wastewater Management is a division within the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). To learn more about our services, please visit us here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Benefits: Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.