Property & Support Specialist

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Job description

Property & Support Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Property & Support Specialist.

Position Details

Location Gulf Coast Research Laboratory

703 East Beach Drive

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564

United States

Division GCRL Procurement

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 11.95 - 13.57

Pay Grade

N03

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

In accordance with the IHL Board Directive and Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, The University of Southern Mississippi requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have an approved legal exemption and/or accommodation on file with Human Resources prior to your anticipated start date.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory's property inventory and maintaining GCRL's compliance with equipment inventory requirements in accordance with state law. The position includes managing vehicle records and associated documentation, as well as coordinating various receiving activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Serves as the property clerk for GCRL; manages property inventory; tags all new equipment and assets received at GCRL; receives obsolete equipment from GCRL units and removes them from inventory through the USM property accounting system if necessary, and disposes of obsolete assets using the appropriate approved salvage and surplus actions; organizes and coordinates GCRL auctions while adhering to University and state property laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Maintains GCRL equipment inventory in state databases; generates monthly and annual equipment reports for the State Auditor's Office; conducts annual departmental in-house equipment audits, as well as incoming and exit audits for all department heads. Coordinates with the State Auditor's Office on State inventory audits and facilitates access to GCRL equipment during such audits.

+ As assigned, maintains GCRL Fuelman card records; provides Fuelman reports per state requirements. Maintains vehicle mileage and maintenance reports.

+ Coordinates receiving activities for the GCRL Cedar Point site, including receiving incoming packages, staging shipments, and coordinating package pickup/delivery. Prepares all packages being shipped out in accordance with all state and federal transportation guidelines. Works with the Receiving and Purchasing Clerk to prepare shipping invoices for payment.

+ Facilitates vehicle and boat trailer tag registrations for the GCRL.

+ Reconciles departmental Equipment Card transactions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years of related experience. Advanced education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to obtain a forklift operating certification within 3 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Adept in office systems and technology, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Adobe software programs.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University and other governmental organization's policies and procedures.

+ Ability to prepare and analyze documents, manuals, reports and correspondence.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

+ Ability to execute basic math (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratio, percentage) quickly and correctly and to solve problems.

+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work with attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.

+ Resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years related experience preferred.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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