CAREER DESCRIPTIONFLEET SERVICES PARTS TECHNICIAN(WAREHOUSE WORKER III)SALARY INFORMATIONThis position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.0% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Warehouse Worker III vacancies. This eligible list may also be utilized to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST).OC FLEET SERVICES
OC Fleet Services (OCFS) is responsible for vehicle life-cycle management, maintenance/repair, and compliance with State and Federal emissions requirements. OCFS provides responsive, cost effective fleet services to agencies/departments of the County of Orange. They assure safe and properly maintained public fleet vehicles to the internal service customers. OCFS is a service area of OC Public Works.
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THE OPPORTUNITYOn an annual basis, OC Fleet Services issues over 180 thousand automotive parts per year at a total value of approximately $3 million to keep County of Orange vehicles moving. The Fleet Services Parts Technician (Warehouse Worker III) is instrumental in facilitating the procurement and issuing of automotive parts for the County's team of Fleet Technicians. As a knowledgeable and customer service-orientated Parts Technician, this position ensures that the right part is provided at the right time to keep part inventories low and reduce waste within a heavy operational automotive shop.
The job duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining an inventory of diverse automotive parts ranging from simple and easily procured parts to complex and hard to find parts
- Processing parts orders and routing the requested items to the requestor in a timely manner
- Communicating and coordinating with vendors and automotive technicians to research and procure necessary items and solve shipping and delivery issues
- Maintaining accurate and complete records of supplies and parts that are issued and received
- Reducing waste by implementing and following sound inventory control practices
- Investigating inventory discrepancies to locate and correct errors
- Participating in the annual inventory audit and ongoing cycle counts
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess experience as an auto parts specialist with one (1) or more years of experience identifying, purchasing, managing, and delivering automotive parts. Possession of an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Parts Specialist certification is highly desirable, but not required.
In addition to the desirable qualifications, the most successful candidates will possess the following core competencies:
Technical Experience - Extensive knowledge of automotive parts and accessories used in light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles
- Knowledge of inventory control principles
- Understanding of and ability to conduct physical counts, cycle counts, and inventory counts
- Knowledge of the "first-in, first-out" principle of inventory management
- Knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), fleet management software, inventory control software, and asset management software
- Familiarity with contracts, invoicing, and procurement
Organization Skills & Attention to Detail- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to minimize and avoid errors in documentation and inventory counts
- Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, heavy operational shop environment
- Anticipating and minimizing unexpected issues and situations by promptly resolving and addressing the issue and/or situation
- Ability to maintain a strong knowledge of stock on hand and request suitable alternate parts if necessary
Communication & Collaboration- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a range of individuals, including County employees, outside vendors, retailers, supervisors and managers, both orally and in writing
- Ability to solve problems and issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, vendors and retailers
Safety Conscious- Ability to safely navigate within a heavy operation automotive shop in order to minimize accidents and injuries
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize safe lifting techniques
- Ability to safely handle common fluids and chemicals used in automotive shops
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here to view the complete classification description for Warehouse Worker III.
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) .
REQUIRED LICENSEPossession of a valid California Class C driver license or higher is required by the date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Proctored Online Assessment (Weighted 100%) Applicants whose experience and education appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in a proctored online assessment. Only the applicants who receive the highest score on the assessment will be referred to the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID 19 RELATED REQUIREMENTSEffective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details. The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cherry Ward at 714-667-9609 or by email at cherry.ward@ocpw.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
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Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific