Position Title:Logistics Specialist II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of related experience
Special Required QualificationsDrivers License
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a warehouse environment
Experience with scheduling
Experience leading individuals or a small team
Experience tracking inventory
Experience working in an university environment
Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity that offers a variety of duties? Are you looking to work for a team that promotes sustainability?
If so, Logistics and Support Services at Iowa State University is seeking a Logistics Specialist II to join the ISU Surplus operation! ISU Surplus handles the management of the university’s end-of-life assets through resale, repurposing, or recycling/disposal. In addition to operating a physical store, ISU Surplus sells items on online platforms, including Govdeals.com.
Key responsibilities for this role include overseeing the intake of Excess Property Disposal requests from campus units and leading the team that performs the pickup of those assets from campus. This position will also be involved with ensuring inventory is tracked accurately and is organized in warehouse locations.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of dispatching and scheduling, good computer skills, good written and verbal communication, and organizational abilities. Good customer service skills are also essential to this role. Knowledge and familiarity of Iowa State’s campus layout and buildings is recommended.
Example of Duties
+ Responsible for processing Excess Property Disposal forms that are submitted by campus units to ISU Surplus.
+ Coordinates with Surplus Manager to process trackable assets and the need for further communication from campus partners like Sponsored Programs, Export Control, and EH&S on the ability to fulfill the pickup request.
+ Leads the team that performs the pickup of assets that are submitted on the Excess Property Disposal forms. Will perform pickups alongside MVO staff frequently.
+ Assists in the decision-making process for assets on potential to sell or need for disposal following University, State, and Federal guidelines.
+ Tracks inventory and organizes assets in warehouse locations
+ Works with E-commerce and Logistics Coordinators to stage products for sales floor or online platforms.
+ Provides functional supervision to MVO staff.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
– Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
– Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
– Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
– Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
– May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
– May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
– Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: January 3, 2025
Posting Close Date:January 9, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16182
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
