Inventory Specialist

Yurok Tribe

$64K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field (G8: 1 year experience; G9: 2 years experience)
  • Willingness to obtain relevant certifications or training
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong proficiency in computer skills
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Recognition of Yurok history, culture, and values

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage inventory levels for the Fisheries Department
  • Digitally manage inventory records and generate comprehensive reports
  • Proactively prevent and mitigate supply shortages
  • Reconcile discrepancies between physical and digital inventory data
  • Review and process incoming and outgoing inventory orders
  • Maintain accurate supplier purchasing files with pricing details
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and prescription drug coverage
  • 401k retirement plan with matching contributions (up to 4%)
  • 16 paid holidays annually
  • Access to the Calm meditation app
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Salary: $31.10 - $51.49 Hourly
Location : Arcata,CA
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number:
Division: Natural Resources
Department: Fisheries
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

An Inventory Specialist is responsible for keeping track of all inventories, ingoing and outgoing, within the Fisheries - Design and Technical Services Program. Their main duties include ensuring inventory count is up to date, logging all inventory in an organized spreadsheet and/or inventory software, and ensuring that quantities of products, materials, supplies, and equipment are always maintained. As well as developing protocols for loss mitigation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee inventory and order additional products and supplies when needed.
2. Digitally manage inventory and create inventory reports.
3. Prevent shortages of supply or manage unexpected shortages.
4. Reconcile inventory differences between physical stock and digital data.
5. Review incoming and outgoing orders.
6. Create, update, and maintain supplier purchasing files that are complete with pricing information.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G8: Bachelor of Science degree in related field with one year of job specified experience.
2. G9: Bachelor of Science degree in related field with two years of job specified experience.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Exceptional organizational skills
2. Strong computer skills
3. Excellent time management skills
4. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
5. Attention to detail
6. Excellent problem-solving skills
7. Strong decision-making skills
8. Excellent financial skills (e.g. budgeting, calculating, accounting)
9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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