Parts Storekeeper Job at Shasta County
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2023
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID
DRIVER’S LICENSE
FINAL FILING DATE: JANUARY 09, 2023 AT 5:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$3,718 - $4,746 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.45 - $27.38 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://co.shasta.ca.us/MOUs
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The County Fire Department is managed under contract by the California Department of Forestry (CAL FIRE) with the assistance of seventeen volunteer fire companies. The County Fire Department stands ready to protect life, property, and the environment utilizing trained and equipped personnel. The mission includes structural and wildland fire control, first response medical care and appropriate assistance to other agencies during emergency incidents.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision, to do storekeeping work in receiving, storing, issuing and shipping of equipment, tools, parts, accessories and supplies; and to perform related work as required.
During fire season and/or emergency incidents, the incumbent may be required to work extended hours and on weekends
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Checks equipment, tools, parts, accessories and supplies received against requisitions; issues and delivers tools, parts, accessories and supplies to shop employees; maintains and operates a perpetual computerized inventory system; takes physical inventories and keeps records of meter readings, equipment, fixed assets, tools, parts, accessories and supplies; operates various equipment including forklifts used in storekeeping work; maintains computerized inventory and repair-order records; segregates, store and purchases supplies and parts in bins and racks; packages and crates tools for shipment; keeps parts and supplies clean and the warehouse in a neat and orderly manner; answers telephone and radio calls to shop; assists with purchases of equipment and supplies following State and County policies and procedures; checks in all daily shipments; purchases and maintains firefighter personal protective equipment in accordance with National Firefighter Protection Association standards; provides and assists County volunteers with structure and wildland safety gear, assists with safety gear for CAL FIRE personnel; maintains buildings and grounds around compound; assists staff with supplies and errands; provides miscellaneous support to employees and County volunteers; fills equipment and supply requests from fire stations; supervises firefighters on a variety of jobs while on the compound; loads and unloads trucks; checks fuel levels and keeps fuel logs; assists with the support of emergency incidents supporting and maintaining supply lines between the incident, warehouse, and vendors; assists with returning incident base equipment to warehouse; serves as property custodian for State and Federal Excess property and equipment.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: A variety of parts, accessories, and equipment; routine clerical and purchasing records and procedures; storekeeping procedures, including stock ordering, receiving and issuing; perpetual inventory procedures using a computerized system.
Ability to: Use and interpret manufacturers' catalogs and parts list; prepare requisitions for tools, parts, accessories and supplies; pack and crate heavy articles for shipment; keep necessary manual and computer records; understand and carry out oral and written directions; maintain cooperative relationships with others; and operate a personal computer and a forklift.
These standards are typically attained with three years of experience in a parts storeroom or as a parts counterman involving extensive ordering, inventory, and related record keeping duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid California driver license. An incumbent must obtain certification to operate a forklift within six months from the date of hire.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience with local, state or federal government purchasing practices; a basic knowledge of the federal Incident Command System (ICS); experience or knowledge of ordering or handling household and office supplies as well as basic emergency medical supplies and equipment; a basic knowledge of firefighting equipment and personal protective equipment, and /or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for firefighting personal protective equipment; experience driving a large class C truck on rural roads, familiarity with navigating off highway and rural areas of Shasta County; one year experience driving a forklift; have experience developing and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of cooperators including vendors, state and federal employees and vendors; a willingness and interest in learning new skills and a wide range of topics related to firefighting; and experience in maintenance or repair of small equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can occasionally be very loud.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
- Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and Teamsters
- Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 8.75% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on January 09, 2023. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will
NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
NOTE:
Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES
Holidays:
12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
Vacation:
10 working days a year during the first three years of service; 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service; 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service; 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.
Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.
Bereavement:
Maximum of 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance and has an alternative Blue Cross plan. Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan. Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium. Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.
Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.
Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit.
Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit. Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit. Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62. Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.
Employees pay 7.75% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contact, or Personnel Rules as appropriate.
Miscellaneous:
- Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies.
- IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
- Optional insurance products are available.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515
Comments, please email: schr@co.shasta.ca.us
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