SURPLUS
PROPERTY AGENT
BASIC PURPOSE:
Positions
in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing work in the
inspection, evaluation and acquisition of surplus property from federal, state
and local governments.
Reviews lists,
reports and computer generated information on available property for the
state’s donation program from federal and state entities and institutions;
determines the potential use and desirability of property; may drive a tractor
trailer (18 wheeler) truck or other type of transport vehicle to a specific
location(s); physically inspects and tests property and makes a procurement
recommendation.
Negotiates
service and handling fees to assure donation values are obtained.
Completes
procurement documents, verifies availability, annotates list identifying
special requests and class of property; contacts agency for formal property
request documentation.
Loads
equipment obtained on transport vehicle and transports equipment back to
Property Distribution or to the property recipient.
Provides
technical assistance and information to donor recipients on procurement
procedures, type and quantities of property, utilization, demand and adaptation
of surplus property.
Reviews and
evaluates eligible recipients’ needs and makes recommendations regarding
surplus property.
Develops and
maintains effective and cooperative relations with government officials and
recipients.
Maintains a
current knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations regarding
surplus property programs.
Makes periodic
inspection trips to contact surplus property donees to determine compliance
with applicable rules and regulations covering the utilization of surplus
property.
Counsels with
and advises eligible institutions and agencies of federal and state regulations
covering the acquisitions and use of surplus property.
Prepares
listings of property, including description, quantity, government acquisition
cost, nomenclature, size, serial number, weight and method of packing.
Arranges for
the transfer of surplus property from a Federal Holding Agency to a warehouse.
LEVEL
DESCRIPTORS:
Level I:
Code: F16A
Salary Band: H
The
Surplus Property Agent job family consists of only one level and incumbent
employees are responsible for performing all essential functions related to the
position to which assigned.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required include knowledge of surplus property procurement
and utilization practices; of the inspection, evaluation and determination of
utility of surplus property; of the equipment, tools, fixtures and related
items in normal use by educational, health and other governmental institutions
and agencies; of warehousing, packaging and transportation of a variety of
items; and of business English and arithmetic.
Ability is required to understand complex rules and regulations; to
operate and maintain various types of heavy and light equipment used in the
loading, unloading and transport of property obtained; and to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with others.
Education and
Experience requirements consist of three years of experience in
commercial or governmental property reutilization operations; or equivalent
experience in purchasing or procurement procedures; or an equivalent combination
of education and experience, substituting the successful completion of thirty
semester hours of college course work for each year of the experience, with a
maximum substitution of two years.*
*NOTE: Some positions may require six semester
hours of business administration as a part of the 30 semester hours
substitution.
selective qualifications:
Based
upon the position to be filled, applicants may be required to meet licensing
requirements necessary to operate a tractor trailer (18 wheeler) both intra and
inter state; a Class A Commercial Driver’s License may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants
must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated
with this position.