OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Storekeeper responsible for supporting and improving the health of Virginian’s by servicing patients with customer service, and related duties as assigned. This full-time position pays $15 per hour and is located in Newport News, VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Independently receives, inspects, inventories, and document incoming shipments of supplies and equipment in accordance with state, district, and department policies and procedures. 

• Verifies shipments against purchase orders, requisitions, delivery receipts or packing slips.

• Reviews request for supplies to ensure accuracy, as well as proper authorization and ensures that appropriate inventory is available.

• Pulls and verifies correct quantities of supplies are issued.

• Conducts inventories of supplies and equipment for proper quantity and quality.

• Provides regular courier service to three satellite facilities within the district; delivering mail, official records, revenues, medical supplies and equipment.


• Transports infectious waste to central collection point to be disposed of in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Department of Health policies

•  Assembles and delivers furniture and equipment throughout the district as necessary.

• Updates the District’s Automated Inventory Management System to maintain inventory control records for expendable, controlled, and capital material and equipment.

• Keeps track of turnover of stock items on hand and recommends increases or decreases of stock, as appropriate, to supervisor. 

• Serves as backup driver and is responsible for maintenance and all activities of the Community Health Education Van and responsible for administrative functions for the Health Education Van.

• Counsels the public on healthcare initiatives and program objectives. 

•  Performs liaison duties at site locations for the health department and outlying localities.

• Performs assessment of van activities and provides feedback to various disciplines and supervisors.

•  Assists disciplines and health coordinator in validating existing sites and identifying future site locations based on field evaluations and request.

• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.

• Recommend new approaches, polices, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.

• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.


• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.


• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).


• Ability to work collaboratively.


• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


•  Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

·       Two years of experience working in a warehouse or receiving department, preferred.   

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 

·       Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours may be required. 

·       Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. 

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance.

· Medical and dependent flexible spending account.

· Pet insurance.

· Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.