Position DescriptionFinal Filing Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 Exam#: 24/70F21/07MZ The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department is in immediate need for a Courier. Under supervision, performs delivery and messenger duties; routine clerical work; maintenance duties; maintains warehouse and inventory; and does other duties as assigned. Positions in this class perform work of a routine nature, within fixed guidelines, with a minimum of supervision. Positions in this class are distinguished from intermediate level clerical classes in that they drive vehicles on a regular basis and perform less varied clerical work.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties- Picks up and delivers mail, interoffice messages, supplies, materials, and goods, on an established daily route, or as directed, on foot and in county vehicles.
- Prepares packages for delivery or shipment by mail or courier.
- Loads and unloads own vehicle; may operate a fork lift and/or hand trucks.
- May store and arrange supplies, materials, goods, parts and equipment in warehouse; maintains warehouse in clean condition; assists in inventory and preparing records.
- Performs various routine clerical tasks such as: computing figures, maintaining files; preparing records and reports and operating simple office appliances.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Courier
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEWill have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working Knowledge of: - California Motor Vehicle code; safe driving practices; vehicle operation; geographic area in delivery route.
- Storekeeping and inventory methods and procedures.
- Proper lifting techniques.
Skill and Ability to: - Sort mail quickly and accurately; coordinate delivery on a tight schedule.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in caring for materials transported.
- Drive delivery vehicles; operate forklift and/or hand truck; lift and move heavy objects weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others contracted in the course of the work.
- Learn and perform routine clerical work.
Examples of Experience/Education/TrainingAny combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:
One year of work experience driving a motor vehicle, delivering supplies and/or warehouse duties
Additional Information REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
- Incumbents may be required to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES: - As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by
Final Filing Date: Monday, August 5, 2024 , 11:59 PM(PST) Or
Hard copy applications
may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Personnel Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Personnel Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr @countyofmonterey.gov .
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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