RETAIL STOREKEEPER 1 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED
Salary
$41,091.84 - $59,257.44 Annually
Location
Panaca
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02871
Department
DCNR - PARKS DIVISION
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
B
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
24
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Panaca, NV
Job Summary
This position is responsible for managing the operations of the Gift Shop at Cathedral Gorge State Park. The role combines retail management and customer service to help create a welcoming and educational experience for park visitors. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, providing park and merchandise information, operating the Point of Sale (POS) system to process retail transactions, managing and restocking inventory, and receiving product deliveries. The storekeeper will also work directly with vendors to place orders and help develop site-specific products that reflect the unique features of the park. Additionally, this role requires accurate cash handling and ensuring timely and accurate deposits. The manager will ensure the Gift Shop areas are well stocked and organized and displays are shopper friendly. This position will ensure that the gift shop and the stockroom are kept clean and organized, with product displays being attractive and shopper friendly. The incumbent will be required to perform basic custodial duties (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.). This position requires the use of general office equipment, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Nevada Division of State Parks may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Retail Storekeepers perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail store or eCommerce environment which includes canteen stores and coffee shops in correctional facilities and other State retail operations. Incumbents oversee and participate in purchasing, inventory control and merchandising in a retail operation involving high volume turnover of a variety of merchandise which may include books, souvenir and logo items, gift items, school and office supplies, computer supplies, newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, food, soft drinks, personal hygiene items, clothing, shoes, small electrical appliances, and other items.
Essential Qualifications
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
One year of storekeeping or retail experience which included stocking, sales and/or customer service.
Job Duties
Assist in identifying existing merchandise which has expired and/or does not meet merchandising turnover goals and/or resale standards; perform physical inventory counts; determine order quantity and verify price and availability with vendor; research catalogs and the Internet for new product availability and price; procure merchandise through direct purchase procedure and enter purchase information into a point-of-sale (POS) or other computer-based system.
Receive and inspect merchandise to ensure there is no damage, quantity received is correct, and merchandise meets order specifications; enter new inventory into a POS computer-based inventory system ensuring price and markup are correct; process receiver documentation and prepare invoice for payment; and complete accounting documentation as required.
Develop and/or implement a store layout plan to maximize visual appeal with the goal to increase per capita sales; shelve merchandise in proper location and to prevent damage; store and rotate food and dated perishable merchandise per established procedures to prevent spoilage or loss; recommend mark-downs to clear slow moving merchandise; amend POS and re-price merchandise accordingly.
In a correctional environment, receive and input inmate orders per established procedures; print receipt/list of authorized purchases; remove items from inventory and package inmate orders; distribute inmate orders through a secure window or deliver merchandise to lockdown units; verify inmate's identity; check each item against receipt quantity; obtain inmate's signature to verify acceptance of merchandise; ensure items requested are within security level restrictions; enforce storeroom and computer security according to established policy and procedures; poll inmate population; revise, add and delete catalog entries to maintain the most recent information regarding merchandise available; print and distribute merchandise catalogs to appropriate security levels; check inmate accounts in the computer upon request from authorized facility personnel and print reports; and clean and maintain stockroom and equipment per established health and safety standards.
In a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) retail (for-profit) enterprise, positions develop or assist in the development of the budget for assigned product lines; project, plan and monitor revenue, expenses, inventory control, wages, etc…, in order to ensure attainment of profit goals; project shortfalls or other obstacles toward goal attainment and implement corrective action; purchase goods within open-to-buy limits; merchandise or assist in merchandising product lines in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient design; develop or assist in the development and implementation of a marketing plan for assigned product lines; liaise with vendors on returns, best price, payment terms, etc…; monitor industry trends.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Positions allocated to this class work under general supervision at a major correctional facility canteen store or other State retail store operation and perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail stores environment. Procurement, receiving, stocking and distribution duties are varied and cyclical, but are interrelated and generally follow established routines involving several sequential steps, processes or operations. Assignments are structured by procedure manuals or general instructions, and variations from standard practice require approval of the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: proper storage and rotation of food and dated perishable merchandise.
General knowledge of: sales and merchandising methods; storekeeping methods and procedures; computer functions and keyboarding techniques; recordkeeping including hard copy and electronic files inventory methods.
Ability to: systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria; learn State and agency policies and procedures related to ordering merchandise for resale; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; read catalogs, instructions, forms, and other materials commonly used in a supply/procurement environment; complete standard forms; lift and move heavy objects; work effectively with inmates in a prison canteen store; calmly explain store policies and procedures.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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