Warehouse and Property Control Supervisor at National Radio Astronomy Observatory – New Mexico, New South Wales

Position Description:

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a vibrant, exciting, and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Very Large Baseline Array (VLBA) distributed across the United States and its territories, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.

NRAO is recruiting a Warehouse and Property Control Supervisor to support the VLA warehouse operations, acquisition or disposal of excess government property, and the control of government property at the Observatory. Ensures accurate records and oversee shipments of NRAO property. Also, maintains records for company owned and leased motor vehicles.

The position is based at the VLA, 50 miles west of Socorro, NM.

What You Will be Doing

• Directs day-to-day warehouse operations, including supervision, training, and coordination of warehouse staff while establishing and maintaining documented procedures for receiving, storage, distribution, and inventory control.
• Develops, documents, and continuously improves standardized warehouse and asset management processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency across NM Operations and VLBA sites.
• Maintains accurate property records for NRAO fixed assets and vehicles within NM Operations and each VLBA site, ensuring documentation standards are current, complete, and audit-ready.
• Performs and documents annual physical inventories of warehouse materials and fixed assets; reconciles discrepancies and maintains supporting records.
• Conducts and verifies daily cycle counts, spot-checks physical inventory, and maintains written controls for inventory accuracy.
• Maintains and improves bar-coded labeling systems and digital photo imaging of capital assets to ensure accurate tracking and traceability.
• Oversees organization of warehouse space and the “boneyard” area, ensuring documented procedures exist for storage, disposal, recycling, and excess property handling.
• Coordinates and documents the storage and tracking of excess furnishings and materials for future organizational use.
• Acquires or disposes of excess property for NM Operations in accordance with documented procedures and applicable regulations.
• Arranges shipment of NRAO property to and from NRAO and other locations, including heavyweight and dangerous goods cargo logistics, while maintaining required shipping documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Pulls oversized load and weight permits for shipments and maintains appropriate records.
• Requests insurance and Federal or State plates for newly acquired vehicles at DSOC, VLA, and VLBA sites; ensures vehicle records are accurate and complete.
• Occasionally covers warehouse operations when staffing is limited and assists with receiving functions during high-volume periods.
• Proactively complies with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures and incorporates safety standards into operational documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

The VLA site is located in a remote area 7,000 feet above sea level. Works in a warehouse or stores environment and at a desk with a computer terminal. May work outdoors delivering/driving supplies to pre-determined locations. Frequent standing, walking, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

Who you Are:

• You have a high school diploma or high school equivalency.
• While not required, you may have an associate’s degree in related field and/or a National Property Management Association Certification.

• You have two years of related experience

Competency Summary

Personal computer literacy & competence, office software tools (MS Office Suite), operation of material handling equipment, fixed asset inventory software (eQuip!), good oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with a wide variety of employees; must be well organized, must perform routine daily, weekly, monthly tasks on time and with reliability; must be detail oriented.

Safety Sensitive

The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment/pre-placement drug screen. Failure to pass the Screen will disqualify the candidate from employment consideration for a period of six months from the date of the results.

Additional Requirement

Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States.

Total Rewards:

Associated Universities, INC (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

Select the “Apply” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.PM20