Parts & Inventory Specialist

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Procure supplies, materials, and equipment for maintenance and repair of equipment; maintain inventory control; compare shipping invoices with quantities received and ordered; check items received for damage and take appropriate steps for their return or credit; determine utilization of storeroom space for stocking of inventory and maintain the proper numbering system for such stock; receive requisitions from departments or intra department divisions; fill orders requested and arrange for delivery; calculate unit prices and make extensions determining costs and mark-up based on volume, vendor and purchase price; adjust inventory records from requisitions; order stock based on observed turnover and on immediate need; use parts books and manuals, particularly for specialty items not stocked; research manuals to determine equivalent usage or value; utilize computer inventory software to query necessary data to order the correct parts; determine amount needed and frequency or comparability of use with other departments or divisions; contact vendors and salespersons to determine best prices and quality; prepare purchase orders for payment; maintain up-to-date inventory for reordering or for decisions on substituting; maintain billing forms for proper recording of charges to departments or divisions; maintain current price lists for correct charging; make quality control reports and handle complaints from users; prepare records and invoices; use forklift to move and store equipment and stock; give product information by telephone or in person; may prepare and assemble parts from stock on hand using various pieces of equipment; may use a two-way radio; keep storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; utilize micrometers and dial indicators to measure seals, bushings, brake rotors and drums; assist mechanics in fabricating hydraulic hoses

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

Experience : One (1) year of experience ordering and stocking supplies and maintaining inventory records.

Knowledge of : General methods and procedures of storeroom stocking sufficient to maintain an orderly receipt, storage and delivery of supplies of a varying complexity and volume; bookkeeping, pricing, invoice and recordkeeping procedures, including inventory control; math sufficient to calculate decimals, percentages, and fractions.

Skill/Ability to : Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients, vendors and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; receive and store supplies; use supply and parts catalogs and manuals; interpret requisitions and coordinate shipping supplies to user departments and divisions; process purchase orders including use of open purchase orders; do account and records work; maintain accurate inventory and file control records; take physical inventory; operate or learn elementary operation of office and storeroom equipment, and a hand-operated or motorized forklift; follow verbal and written instructions.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Heavy equipment parts, for equipment such as dozers, scrapers, pumps, and related parts; various types of parts books and manuals.

Skill/Ability to: Use personal computers; navigate the internet to research vendors and search for parts and materials.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

COLLEGE COST REDUCTION ACCESS ACT

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation .





EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 2

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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