Logistics Support Specialist

Logistics Support Specialist

As a Logistics Support Specialist, you will help the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) develop and implement new logistics-based programs, procedures, and training to improve efficiency and resource accountability. You'll be part of a team to work with department staff to integrate assets, supplies, and activities into new resource management systems and develop the infrastructure and training to support these improvements. We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized specialist who is excited about working with and encouraging others to adopt changes that will help the department serve the growing community.

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

We require:

• Three years of experience in inventory management, including capital assets, non-capital assets, and supplies
• High school diploma or GED
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

We also value:

• An associate's degree is preferred
• Experience in writing operational procedures
• Experience in developing and/or delivering training in-person, online, and in a telework environment
• Experience in implementing new programs, databases, and procedures that increase efficiency and accountability, reduce waste and save time, money, and resources

Job Contributions:

• Provide specialized assistance with system operations and coordination of programs and administrative functions
• Implement phase objectives and strategies under supervisory guidance
• Facilitate and conduct logistics project implementation meetings and presentations
• Assist in developing and promoting change management awareness campaigns
• Assist programs with asset identification and tagging
• Assist in resource planning upgrades and replacements based on expiration dates, lifecycles, capabilities, and compatibility with other systems and programs
• Develop and implement asset and supply management training
• Implement operational and auditing processes and procedures
• Create, prepare, update, and maintain complex spreadsheets, databases, and reports; compile and analyze data for reports
• Research operational issues and provide recommendations to management
• Collect feedback from stakeholders and department staff to improve program processes and increase efficiency; identify and report lessons learned
• Monitor and participate in budget planning and purchasing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
• Work primarily occurs in an office setting, with the possibility to travel to other department facilities in the county
• Opportunities to telework part-time are task-dependent
• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

Selection Procedure:

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.