Fire Dept Inventory & Logistics Specialist

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Quartermaster to lead inventory control and logistics for fire department equipment, PPE, and medical supplies. The role supports storage, distribution, and maintenance for functional areas within the Department of Fire Department.

Under supervision of the Assistant Chief of Logistics, you will manage storage, procure supplies, and ensure cost-effective vendor relations, while maintaining accurate records and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years in inventory control, storekeeping, distribution, or procurement.
• Experience in fire & EMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical level logistics duties under general supervision.
• Establish and organize departmental storage facilities and related areas to support supply and logistics functions.
• Assist in development of PPE specifications and fire/rescue supplies.
• Procure supplies and equipment per City/County purchasing policies and coordinate with vendors for cost efficiency.
• Manage inventory control systems; maintain receipts/disbursements, conduct inventories and inspections, verify deliveries.
• Load/unload deliveries; may deliver to fire stations and other work areas.
• Maintain appropriate environmental conditions in all areas of responsibility.
• Apparatus headset repair; minor SCBA repair; SCBA compressor air sampling; fire apparatus pump testing.
• Assist fire maintenance staff as needed.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

inventory management

vendor management

mathematical analytical

purchasing procedures

storeroom knowledge

fire service equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years inventory/procurement experience

Fire/EMS experience preferred

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Quartermaster to lead inventory control and logistics for fire department equipment, PPE, and medical supplies. The role supports storage, distribution, and maintenance for functional areas within the Department of Fire Department.

Under supervision of the Assistant Chief of Logistics, you will manage storage, procure supplies, and ensure cost-effective vendor relations, while maintaining accurate records and environmental controls.