Logistics & Property Specialist bei NOIRLab

The Logistics and Property Specialist duties include Property Management support and Logistics support. As directed, may assume other duties and responsibilities in the absence of team members. Must maintain and observe proper safety procedures and wear steel-toed safety shoes and a uniform shirt during working hours.

Essential Functions:

• Performs monthly physical inventory of equipment for the Arizona locations
• Performs off-site physical inventory trips for remote centers as directed
• Manage the receipt of incoming tag-required materials, documentation of receipt, tag application, and photograph tagged items.
• Assists with the disposition of and transfers property in accordance with all applicable Terms & Conditions.
• Maintain Property Inventory database, including tagging of all reportable property, and perform regular physical audits of tracked property.
• Identify and process all tracked property additions, disposals and transfers, in coordination with AURA Property Officer.
• Organize and perform property disposals.
• Assist with arrangements of domestic shipments.
• Provides basic mailing support, including retrieval and delivery of mail to post offices
• Utilizes company directories to sort, distribute, and process mail
• Receives inbound shipments, inspects, and logs items
• Responsible for Safety within area of responsibility, and for reporting any unsafe condition to the appropriate Risk Management office.

Requirements:

• Valid State driver’s license
• Ability to successfully complete Hazardous Materials courses, as assigned
• Three years’ experience in logistics or administration at the professional level.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English, and to articulate specific points of view to internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform and accomplish detailed assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be imaginative, resourceful, and patient; have sound judgment; and be able to make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Jira, Deltek, Costpoint
• Possession of written and verbal communication skills, as well as data entry with basic math skills
• One to two years’ experience in shipping and receiving or inventory control activities is required
• Knowledgeable of warehouse machinery and basic forklift operation, eligible to become OSHA certified within six months of hire
• Familiarity with SDS sheets and ability to successfully complete Hazardous Materials awareness training within six months of hire

Physical Demands:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and occasionally team lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must possess - sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
• Must possess – 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to
• perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
• Some travel may be necessary in the United States.

Salary Range:

$38,800 - $43,400. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience. 

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/benefits-by-location/ 

How to Apply

Apply by September 15, 2025 for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.  

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at [email protected]