Parks Operations Logistics Specialist

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Parks Operations Logistics Specialist

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $22.90 -28.05

WORK LOCATION: Apex Nature park 2500 Evans rd.

SCHEDULE: Part-time (20-30 hrs per week with prorated benefits) 6 hr shift Monday - Friday between 7am - 4pm; some weekends and holidays.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: November 4th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Join our Parks and Recreation team and support the vital work of our Park Operations Division. This position performs essential clerical, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse duties that keep our parks running smoothly. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy in record‑keeping. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and the public are key. If you enjoy keeping operations efficient and supporting community services, we'd love to have you on our team.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

An employee in this position performs responsible clerical, purchasing support, recordkeeping and warehouse maintenance work for the Park Operations Division. Work will include being responsible for stocking and inventorying materials, supplies and equipment; receiving and verifying orders; arranging inventory in an organized approach; loading and unloading shipments and maintaining the necessary records and reports for the warehouse function. This role necessitates precision and attention to detail in record-keeping responsibilities, as well as tact and diplomacy in interactions with the public and collaboration with other departments.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Maintains computerized inventory of materials and supplies in the warehouse; checks materials out to employees and supervisors; records account numbers and departmental information.
• Operates computer for a variety of inventory and warehouse support duties such as running inventory reorder forms, and keying in inventory withdrawals and completed service orders.
• Keeps materials, supplies, and equipment in proper order in the warehouse and outside materials storage areas.
• Assists in pulling materials listed on work orders; records materials and supplies on inventory withdrawal system.
• Assigns all new and replacement uniform items to new/current staff. Keeps accurate records of assigned uniforms using the Storeroom function in Cityworks.

Establishes relationships with third party vendors to restock all inventory supply as needed.

• Keeps accurate records regarding location and quantity of all incoming and outgoing inventory using the storeroom function in Cityworks.
• Keeps accurate record of all storage closets in the park operations scope and keeps these stocked with the necessary inventory - checks and restocks these on a weekly basis.
• Keeps accurate records of park signage, verbiage, and description. Keeps accurate records of park signs and fabricates them as the replacement schedule requires.
• Keeps accurate records of sign shop materials and communicates with third party vendors as needed to restock sign inventory. Keeps sign inventory stocked with a minimum of 3 copies of all common park related signage.
• Uses programs and software required to design and fabricate park related signage including but not limited to: CorelDraw, VinylMasterPro, SureCutsAlotPro, HP Print, and LaserPecker.
• Uses equipment to fabricate park related signage including but not limited to: HP DesignJet Printer/Plotter, CO2 laser engraver, Vinyl Cutter (Titan II), and vinyl application roller.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of material use and money spent and provides budget input to the Park Operations Manager as requested.
• Checks in materials and supplies as received; verifies items against order and/or invoice.
• Places incoming supplies, materials, equipment, etc. in assigned areas.
• Conducts periodic physical inventory to check actual versus recorded inventory and to reorder adequate supplies.
• Makes deliveries of items and materials at the Purchasing Department warehouse.
• Cleans the warehouse and surrounding areas.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

Graduation from high school and some experience in an inventory control, warehousing, Sign production, stockroom or store operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a current valid North Carolina driver's license.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

GET TO KNOW APEX:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine''s Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it''s also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees'' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver''s license check prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.