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Stock Clerk
Description of Duties
This is a generic stock clerk title used by the various jurisdictions serviced by Monroe County. The title describes stocking activities of receiving, storing, processing, and disbursing. The Stock Clerk performs duties such as receiving and storing stock, issuing stock, record-keeping for inventory control. Some employees of this class are assigned to the central storehouse for entire jurisdictions while others are assigned to the stockrooms of particular departments. Work is performed under direct supervision of a high ranking stores personnel or administrator. A Stock Clerk differs from Supervising Stock Clerk by virtue of the Supervising Stock Clerk's greater responsibility in warehousing operation, supervision activities, and direct purchasing of stock items. Some Stock Clerks may be required to operate mechanical storehouse equipment and move weights of several hundred pounds. The incumbent may be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
EITHER:
- Completion of the eighth grade and six (6) years full-time experience or its part-time equivalent* experience in warehousing or stores functions such as receiving, storing and issuing stock, and maintenance of inventory records; OR,
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years full-time experience or its part-time equivalent* experience as described in (A); OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
NOTE: Educational training beyond high school may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Medical examination involving test of fitness to lift weight may be required and administered by the jurisdictions prior to appointment.
