SENIOR STOCK CLERK (A12)
Senior Stock Clerk is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
What it takes is 1 year of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $44,750 to $64,522, and state payroll currently lists about 13 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Senior Stock Clerk appears on the State payroll at 6 departments, most of them at Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 8 |
| Department of Corrections | 1 |
| Office of Information Technology | 1 |
| Election Law Enforcement | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 1 |
| Military Affairs | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 13 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $51,826. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (8)
- Corrections (1)
- Office of Information Technology (1)
- Election Law Enforcement (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under supervision of a Supervising Stock Clerk or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, either assumes the responsibility for a designated section of a large supply unit or takes the lead over a small number of stock clerks engaged in receiving, unloading, unpacking, sorting, issuing, shipping, delivering, and recording equipment, materials, and supplies of varied types; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Organizes assigned or other stock work and develops effective work methods.
- Assumes the responsibility for maintaining a designated section of the stock room or area.
- Takes the lead in giving instructions to Stock Clerks and other employees assigned to the unit.
- Helps with unloading and unpacking shipments from trucks and/or freight cars.
- Checks incoming shipments for conformity with orders and specifications and sees that stock is in good condition.
- Sees that the stock bins and racks are kept supplied according to size, color, or other description and that sufficient quantity of stock is on hand at all times.
- When requisitions are received, assembles stock for order, and prepares it for shipment.
- Sorts and delivers packages, mail, and other items.
- Delivers packages, mail, and other supplies and equipment by use of a motor vehicle.
- Checks orders being packed for delivery for quality, proper packing, and sufficient postage.
- Sees that the stock areas are maintained in a clean, orderly safe, and sanitary condition, including floors, shelves, bin, and racks.
- Takes periodic inventories.
- Prepares reports.
- Maintains a set of stock record cards.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in work involving receiving, storing, and recording parts, materials, and supplies of varied types in an organized storeroom.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of storage procedures and methods. Knowledge of stock record keeping methods and procedures. Knowledge of transportation, shipping, and packing methods. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations. Ability to provide guidance and instruction to employees of the unit. Ability to operate and drive a motor vehicle to make deliveries or pickups. Ability to take the lead in unpacking, unloading, storing, sorting, labeling, and recording incoming stock of varied types and to check the quality and quantity of stock received against orders and specifications. Ability to see that the bins, racks, and shelves are kept filled. Ability to read and understand a road map to find locations within the state. Ability to receive requisitions and see that stock is assembled for filling order, that proper records are kept thereof, and that the requested stock is properly packed for delivery and/or shipment. Ability to assist in the taking of periodic inventories. Ability to do simple clerical work and to prepare simple reports. Ability to assist in maintaining a set of stock record cards. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. SC3511N/AA10-SC4011N/AA12- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. MCK 03/03/2003