Storekeeper 2 - Torrance State Hospital
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Storekeeper 2 - Torrance State Hospital
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Westmoreland County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-40044-02450
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Torrance St Hosp
Opening Date
01/12/2026
Closing Date
1/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
02450
Position Number
00015435
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A2
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00210973
Bureau / Division
Torrance State Hospital
Worksite Address
121 Longview Drive
City
Torrance, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15779
Contact Name
Sandra Schleicher
Contact Email
saschleich@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding leadership role? The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented individual to supervise our storeroom and logistics. This key role involves managing supply storage and distribution, ensuring a safe environment, controlling inventory, and handling materials efficiently. If you excel at supervising teams and transforming operations, we want you to join us and make a significant impact!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Storekeeper 2, you will have a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the storeroom. You will oversee the receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory of various supplies. In this position, you will have the opportunity to use your independent judgment to determine the best methods and procedures for managing the storeroom. Your responsibilities will also include planning and supervising the work of the storeroom staff, monitoring attendance, and evaluating performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for the proper handling and delivery of a wide variety of commodities, making your role critical to the overall functioning of the hospital.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00015435) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in stores control work, including two years of supervisory experience or in charge of a storeroom with considerable volume and variety of commodities; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time stores control work do you possess? (Stores control work involves receiving, storing, distribution/issue, shipping, maintenance of control records, inventory and requisition of commodities such as supplies, equipment, materials and merchandise within a storeroom/stockroom, or receiving or shipping environment).
4 years or more
3 years but less than 4 years
2 years but less than 3 years
1 year but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess two or more years of full-time supervisory experience over staff performing stores control work?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience in charge of a storeroom with considerable volume and a variety of commodities such as tools and foodstuffs?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
07
How many years of full-time experience do you possess receiving, storing, and issuing a large variety of stores and the keeping of control record?
3 years or more
2 years but less than 3 years
1 year but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
09
How much college coursework have you completed in business administration, business management, accounting, purchasing, inventory management, finance, or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org ("www.naces.org"target=_blank") and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
10
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONTACTING VENDORS
Contacts vendors to request comments on proposed standards and specifications, expedite late shipments, arrange for exchanges/returns of incorrect/defective products or services and resolve other purchase related problems. This also involves obtaining or clarifying purchasing information such as specifications and standards, product prices and shipping dates, and/or acting as a liaison between the requesting staff and vendors to answer vendor questions concerning standards and specifications. Discusses more serious problems with immediate supervisor in order to bring closure to all purchase orders and facilitate payment of invoice.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience contacting vendors to resolve purchase AND shipment issues.
B. I have experience contacting vendors to resolve purchase OR shipment issues.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, public speaking, or public relations.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience contacting vendors to resolve purchase issues.
Your experience contacting vendors to resolve shipment issues.
Your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ORDERING AND MAINTAINING INVENTORY
Creates orders for supplies based on Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) runs, high and low inventory levels, seasonal usage, and special items for use by satellite stations. Requests different/new items to be stocked and ensures that proper items/vendors are being utilized. Ensures items are being ordered properly by purchasing staff. Maintains proper working stock for using supply rooms and properly stores and rotates supplies.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience ordering supplies. I was responsible for determining what supplies were needed
B. I have experience ordering supplies. Someone else was responsible for determining what supplies were needed.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience ordering supplies.
Your experience determining needed supplies.
Your level of responsibility.
16
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Prepares agency purchase requests as well as written documents such as reports and memos regarding invoices, inventory, and storeroom operation. Prepares correspondence to communicate issues with vendors.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing written documents such as purchase requests, as well as reports and memos regarding invoices, inventory, or storeroom operations. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
B. I have experience preparing written documents such as purchase requests, as well as reports and memos regarding invoices, inventory, or storeroom operations. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
18
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience preparing written documents.
Your level of responsibility.
19
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SECURITY
Responsible for the security of all storerooms and supplies. Completes daily, walk-through inspections to ensure compliance with established regulations and standards and that doors are locked in areas that are not in use. Demonstrates proper safety procedures and discusses safety precautions and hazards. Reports all workplace injuries, corrects any safety hazards in the work area, and reports injuries and hazards to the appropriate authority.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.
B. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, someone else took action to correct any deficiencies.
C. I have successfully completed coursework or training related to safety.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
21
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Your experience reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority.
Your experience correcting deficiencies.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
