Storekeeper/Acquisition II - Auto Parts Specialist

Company: City of Portland
Location: Portland
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Storekeeper/Acquisition II - Auto Parts Specialist

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Storekeeper/Acquisition II - Auto Parts Specialist

Salary

$26.76 - $32.74 Hourly

Location

Portland, OR

Job Type

Regular

Bureau

OMF-Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Job Number

2022-01271

Closing

9/26/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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The Position

The Office of Management and Finance Fleet Division has Storekeeper/ Acquisition II - Auto Parts position available. The Storekeeper/Acquisition II -Auto Parts position is responsible for performing activities related to supplies, services and materials management, shipping and receiving, inventory control, customer service, purchasing within delegated limits and preparatory accounting for vendor payment processing. This position is focused on automotive parts acquisition, storage, and distribution.

Typical duties include:

+ Issuing automotive parts, tools, and equipment to automotive mechanics from stock supply in accordance with prescribed methods; assembles and fills orders by requisition; occasionally picks up and delivers materials, unloads, and arranges supplies on shelves, bins, or other receptacles.

+ Advising automotive mechanics regarding parts substitutions based upon specification comparability, price and availability.

+ Ordering from parts houses parts and equipment that are not in stock but are required immediately for a mechanical repair.

+ Checking quality and number of items received against invoices or waybills; posts information to stores records and perpetual inventories; makes recapitulations and other reports on materials; takes physical count of materials for inventory purposes.

+ Cleaning storage areas and keeps work areas orderly and neat.

+ Performing related duties as assigned.

As a person, you are:

+ Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.

+ Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with teammates to ensure issues are solved in a timely manner with a focus on cost control.

+ Value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.

+ Detail Oriented: Takes pride in ensuring accuracy and order within your position.

+ Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic.

This position is represented by Laborers' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Portland City Laborers' collective bargaining agreement, view the agreement: at https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements

City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism - Communication - Collaboration - Equity - Transparency - Fiscal Responsibility

These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/article/763427) .

Why work at the City of Portland?

The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/article/763427) .

Work Location

Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status (firefighter, vehicle mechanic, street maintenance, etc.). In the future, current positions classified as "full-time remote" could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, work experience and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

+ Knowledge of a wide variety of light and heavy duty vehicle parts and supplies.

+ Knowledge of automotive equipment and internal combustion engine operating principles and repair practices.

+ Knowledge of methods, forms and terminology used in the receipt, storage, and issuance of automotive parts.

+ Knowledge of computer assisted business/financial programs, business mathematics and safe working practices.

+ Experience in receiving, issuing, handling, and inventorying materials.

+ Ability to read and interpret parts catalogs.

Applicant must also:

+ Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.

+ A valid state driver's license.

+ Physical strength to lift and carry weight up to 100 pounds, physical agility to stoop, reach and climb when stocking or pulling stores.

+ Applicants must able to earn a forklift operator certification within 90 days of hire

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

** PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**

Recruitment Activity Schedule:

+ Job Posting closes: 9/26/2022

+ Applications Reviewed: week of 10/3/2022

+ Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 10/10/2022

+ 1st Round of Interviews: week of 10/10 or 10/17/2022

+ 2nd Round of Interviews (if needed): Mid/Late October

+ Job Offer: Early November

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

+ Your rsum 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.

+ 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.

+ If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here. (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oehr/81535)

Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events .

Contact Information:

Bureau of Human Resources

Karen Ehn, Senior Recruiter

karen.ehn@portlandoregon.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

+ A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.

+ Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.

+ For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.

+ The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.

Wellness Benefits (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=31516)

+ We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,

+ discounts to local fitness clubs,

+ smoking cessation benefits,

+ chronic care coaching programs,

+ worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.

Life Insurance (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=28407)

+ Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.

+ Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.

+ Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves

+ up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.

+ up to $25,000 for dependent children.

+ This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.

Long Term Disability (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/28407)

+ Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.

+ The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.

+ Preexisting condition limitations do apply.

+ Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.

Short-Term Disability (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/28407)

+ Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Short-Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of pre-disability earnings for eligible employees

+ The benefit is available after a 14-day waiting period, and can continue for 90 days.

+ Pre-existing condition limitations do apply.

+ Employees may also purchase an additional 20% benefit (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.

Employee Assistance Plan (http://www.cascadecenters.com/)

+ Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.

+ Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.

Flexible Spending Accounts (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/76511)

+ Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)

+ Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

+ Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

+ The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

+ Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

+ Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=26734) .

Paid Leave

+ 112 hours of vacation (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12413) each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.

+ Sick leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12414) typically accrues up to a maximum rate of 40 hours per calendar year

+ 10 paid holidays (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12412) each year

+ Three personal days accrue each year

Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

Other Benefits (https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/10.03-trip-reduction-incentive-program-trip.pdf)

+ City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

+ Yes

+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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I have read the City of Portland's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

+ I plan to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement by being fully vaccinated by my hire date and submitting proof of vaccination, or by asking for a religious/medical exception.

+ I do not plan to be vaccinated or ask for a religious/medical exception for the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

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Do you have knowledge of a wide variety of light and heavy duty vehicle parts and supplies?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide a detailed examples(s) of your knowledge of a wide variety of light and heavy duty vehicle parts and supplies.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

07

Do you have knowledge of automotive equipment and internal combustion engine operating principles and repair practices?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Provide a detailed examples(s) of your knowledge of automotive equipment and internal combustion engine operating principles and repair practices.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

09

Do you possess knowledge of methods, forms and terminology used in the receipt, storage, and issuance of automotive parts?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Provide a detailed examples(s) of your knowledge of methods, forms and terminology used in the receipt, storage, and issuance of automotive parts.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

11

Do you have knowledge of computer assisted business/financial programs, business mathematics and safe working practices?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide a detailed examples(s) of your knowledge of computer assisted business/financial programs, business mathematics and safe working practices.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills

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