Inventory Management

• Administrative Reconciliation
• Shipping and Receiving The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office seeks an experienced inventory specialist to join their team. Starting salary up to $39.44/hour ($82,316/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
• About the Position The Sheriff's Office Senior Inventory Specialist will oversee receiving, storing, issuing, packaging, and delivering supplies, materials, and equipment.

They will also ensure accurate collection, sorting, processing, and delivering of interdepartmental mail, U.S. mail, special shipment materials, and the ordering, tracking, and issuing of equipment to sworn staff.

Other duties include:

Maintaining the quartermaster equipment tracking system Performing inventory audits to ensure the accuracy of inventory levels Ordering equipment and general supplies Tracking monthly CalCard purchasing Issuing uniform and boot vouchers Maintaining spreadsheets and tracking specific purchases Driving to pick up orders from local vendors in the area The ideal candidate will possess many of the following: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others Professionalism and a positive approach to work Superb attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy Flexibility amid shifting priorities The ability to address competing priorities and manage time effectively Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook Experience using computer-based inventory management systems Forklift experience is desirable but not required upon hire

Working Conditions:

The performance of the duties for this position often require exertion of substantial physical effort. An employee in this position may be required to lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, and remain standing for extended periods of time. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits

• including: Salary Advancement
• A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions
• 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits Retirement
• A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Additional Benefits
• Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more Student Loan Debt Relief
• County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
• Salary is negotiable within the established range.

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Sheriff's Office Senior Inventory Specialist position in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Senior Storekeeper. Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities. Normally, two years experience performing duties comparable to the class of Storekeeper would provide this opportunity.

License:

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement requires possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Considerable knowledge of:

the procedures and techniques of receiving, storing, issuing and delivering supplies, material and equipment; Considerable product knowledge may be required in one of the following areas: heavy equipment, truck parts and related materials; automobile parts, materials and equipment or medical supplies used in outpatient care, in patient care and surgery; the general characteristics of various commodities including familiarity with specifications, major sources of supply and approximate prices; stock control systems; occupational hazards and safety practices, regulations, and procedures related to receiving and storage activities and equipment; the clerical and record keeping procedures related to shipping, receiving, storage and issuing of materials, supplies and equipment; For some assignments, considerable product knowledge may be required in one of the following areas: heavy equipment, truck parts, automobile parts and related materials, computer hardware, software, and related products, specialized materials and equipment, medical supplies used in outpatient and in patient care, or U.S. postal regulations. For some assignments, training, scheduling, assigning and supervising employees in mail, materials handling and/or storekeeping functions may be required.

Ability to:

organize and maintain a departmental storekeeping function; establish and maintain adequate inventory controls and record keeping systems manually and on computers; accurately and neatly complete forms and records; spot discrepancies between items received and purchase order, packing slip or property record form; perform routine arithmetic calculations; deal courteously with individuals contacted in the course of work; operate a light vehicle; operate a fork lift and a floor jack may be required for some assignments; perform tasks which require physical strength and agility; lift and carry 50 pounds for short distances; read, write and speak English at the level required by the duties. Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate's personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant's name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. Additional Information Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. Please read the Sheriff's Office Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines for further information. How to Apply Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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