The PositionThe Portland Water Bureau is seeking a Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist IIIJob Appointment: Full Time, Regular.
Work Schedule: 6 AM - 4:30PM Monday - Thursday
Work Location : Water Bureau Interstate Facility , 664 N Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97227.
Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Union Representation: This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please click here .
Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU-represented employee, see the labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. If requesting Veteran's preference, please attach your Veterans' documentation.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for procuring materials from contracts, maintaining inventory levels, processing parts requisitions allocating materials to the correct work orders. The incumbent will also be involved with contract negotiations and implementation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintain Inventory counts and levels.
- Procure materials adhering to contract language.
- Assign duties and tasks as needed.
- Place and receive special orders.
- Identify where a contract could be required and or beneficial.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
- Requisition or approve materials as assigned.
- Process material distributions appropriately.
As a person, you are:
- Highly collaborative: You can work well across divisions in addition to other city agencies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Detail Orientated: You will have exceptional attention to detail and follow best practices for quality assurance in your work.
- Creative: Ability to locate and procure required materials in emergency situations.
- Analytical: You can analyze and visualize data into actionable conclusions. You are also able to conduct your own research.
Wage Information The starting pay for this classification is $35.14 hourly.
After six months, the pay will be $40.24 hourly.
After one year, the pay will be $42.43 hourly.
About the Water Bureau:
The Portland Water Bureau's 600 employees work together to serve almost a million people in the Portland area. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The City of Portland Water Bureau’s mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day to almost 1 million customers in the Portland Metropolitan area. We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to the difficult-and essential-work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.
Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.
Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.
Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult-and essential-work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.
More Information about the bureau: www.portlandoregon.gov/water
Although these bureaus at the City of Portland are not currently hiring, hiring managers may use the eligible list in the future for their hiring needs:
- Bureau of Technology Services
- Bureau of Fleet and Facilities
Have a question?
Contact Information: Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position. Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and responses to supplemental questions how their education, training and/or experience meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge of applying laws, commercial and city codes, policies, rules, and/or regulations as they relate to purchasing and developing, negotiating, and managing supply contracts.
Experience in inventory and materials management by utilizing automated inventory control and asset management database control software such as SAP, Oracle Work, or Asset Management (Synergen).
Ability to research, prepare, recommend, and enforce policies for acquisitions, operations, and internal controls.
Experience providing training and direction to staff, including prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing work.
Experience in leadership and independently managing an operation in the absence of a manager/supervisor.
The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between July 22 , 2024 and August 5, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
- The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Do not attach materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of August 5, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 12, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late August 2024 - The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early September 2024 Step 6: Start Date: TBD - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice** Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: - Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
