STOREKEEPER I - NON-CAREER

Job Description:

STOREKEEPER I - NON-CAREER

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach Utilities Department has an immediate need to fill three (3) vacancies for Storekeeper I - Non-Career.

Non-Career employees are allowed to work a maximum of 1,600 hours over a 12-month p eriod. This position wi ll be scheduled for 40 hours per week with work hours of 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monda y - Friday.

Non-Career employees are considered part-time, temporary, at-will employees who are not eligible for paid leave such as vacation, personal leave, or holidays. Non-Caree r employees subject to Assembly Bill 1522 will earn one (1) hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, including any overtime hours, up to a maximum accrual of 48 hours.

Selected ca ndidates who are not currently employed with the City of Long Beach will be offered health insurance based on the number of hours scheduled per week. U nder the Affordable Care Act, existing Non-Career City of Long Beach employees will be eligible for health insurance as determined by the 12-month look back review period of the employee's working hours. This review is done annually in November for coverage to become effective January 1st the following year. Eligibility is reviewed annually and is not guaranteed.

Non-Career employees who are not eligible for enrollment into the CalPERS retirement plan will be enrolled in the City of Long Beach Alternate Retirement System (ARS), which is a defined benefit plan administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). Eligible employees enrolled into PARS contribute 3.0% of their compensation to the plan.

This position may be assigned to the work site at 1800 E Wardlow Road or 2400 E Spring Street, both in Long Beach.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, performs the following duties:

• Participates in the ordering, stocking, issuing, and recording of materials, supplies and equipment;
  
• Initiates purchase requisitions and purchase orders within the City's computerized purchasing and inventory systems, and may purchase items directly from vendors or manufacturers;
  
• Searches for providers of materials and services and conducts informal bids to determine appropriate vendor;
  
• Determines procedures and oversees physical maintenance of storage areas;
  
• Assumes responsibility for orderliness, cleanliness, and conformance with storage and accounting procedures;
  
• Determines proper accountability and quality of goods received for conformity to purchase orders and specifications;
  
• Prepares inventories and other detailed reports;
  
• May operate forklift and other warehouse equipment for maneuvering and storage of heavy objects;
  
• Communicates directly with vendors to rectify discrepancies in shipments and invoices;
  
• Processes written requests;
  
• May obtain and disseminate safety procedures for other warehouse employees;
  
• May be required to deliver supplies/goods via Department vehicle;
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EXPERIENCE:

Two years paid full-time equivalent experience in receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and accounting for a wide variety of supplies and equipment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proof of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department for review once selected.
  

Successful candidates will also possess all of the following:

• Skill to prepare and maintain inventories;
• Skill to perform problem-solving arithmetic computations;
• Skill to operate an alphanumerical keyboard and/or a calculator;
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders and specifications;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance and over 50 lbs. with assistance;
• Ability to work with coworkers and members of the public through effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Ability to manage different work assignments simultaneously.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, banding crimpers, floor dollies, walk-along cranes and a forklift certification; experience with computerized or automated database management systems used for stock and inventory control and for the purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment; knowledge of barcode utilization; ability to use and maintain extensive automated inventory control filing systems.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

APPLICATION PROCESS

This recruitment will close at the date and time listed above. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application, including completing the supplemental questionnaire, and attach a current resume and cover letter in PDF format. The most qualified candidat es will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements or do not attach the required documents will not be considered . The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call 562.570.2355.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562.570.2355.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$18.94 - $25.88 Hourly