Inventory Specialist II

Job Description

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Job Description
Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer's mission.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, Human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today

Responsibilities

The Inventory Specialist supports property disposition operations by managing the receiving, evaluation, reporting, storage, and transfer of excess assets. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and high-quality customer service throughout the property lifecycle. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply regulatory or procedural requirements.

Essential Duties:

Property Receiving, Evaluation & Documentation
Receive and inspect incoming assets to ensure proper identification, tagging, and segregation.
Review inventory or disposition documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies such as missing releases, incomplete records, or items requiring special handling.
Evaluate items for proper classification and determine additional reporting requirements.
Maintain accurate records in tracking systems or databases.
Processing Incoming Property from Multiple Organizations
Verify assets against transfer paperwork and ensure completeness of documentation.
Tag, track, and route items through the appropriate processes.
Identify special categories of property (e.g., high-risk, capital, or sensitive items) and ensure required reviews or approvals are completed.
Coordinate with accounting, cybersecurity, or other functional groups when needed.
Customer Support & Property Guidance
Assist walk-in or scheduled customers in identifying and claiming reusable items.
Process reuse requests, including approval routing, custodial transfers, and logistics coordination.
Provide guidance on how to prepare items for excessing or how to complete required forms.
Support staff, contractors, or partner organizations in understanding property disposition requirements.
Donations & Property Transfers
Assist with preparing and processing donation and transfer documentation.
Coordinate logistics for screening events, pickups, and shipments.
Ensure all transfers comply with applicable rules, documentation standards, and approval processes.
Sales Support Activities
Support online or in-person sales by responding to inquiries, preparing shipping or pick-up documentation, and coordinating payment and deposit processes.
Maintain accurate records of sales outcomes and update internal tracking systems.
Storage & Hold-For-Future-Use Program Support
Receive, label, and inventory items stored for future projects.
Maintain orderly and accurate storage records.
Coordinate deliveries, pickups, and customer access to stored property.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience in Personal Property Management.
Expertise with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license required.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Accuracy in data entry and documentation.
Ability to interpret procedures or regulatory requirements.
Professional communication and customer service.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to work safely around varied equipment and materials.
Basic technical understanding of common asset types (e.g., IT equipment, tools, lab equipment).
Comfort working in warehouse, shop, or field environments.
Education and Experience:

A.S. degree or higher.
Knowledge of Government Property and SAP experience highly preferred.
Special Requirements:

Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

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