Job Details

Summary
The Parts Receiving Specialist (Inventory Purchasing Specialist 1) plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of our Parts and Materials team. This position handles the receiving of all special orders and stock order inventory, bills all special-order inventory to the correct location and delivers parts to our mechanics. This position is constantly transitioning from processing paperwork to physically checking in and handing out inventory. This position is also responsible for picking up parts from vendors that do not deliver.
ABOUT FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
The Fleet Services Division manages King County's portfolio of vehicles and equipment. The team performs acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of approximately 3,000 fleet assets for the County's services associated with the Sheriff's Office, Public Health, Roads, Parks, Wastewater, Water and Land Resources, and other agencies. The division manages two maintenance shops which include robust storerooms of automotive parts, materials, and construction supplies as well as several technicians working in the field to support remote customer sites.
In addition, the Fleet Division is responsible for the disposition of the county's personal property assets, which includes a surplus warehouse in Georgetown. Disposal methods can include re-use within the county, donation to verified and approved non-profits, and sales through online portals or sealed/negotiated bids.
The mission of the Fleet Services Team is providing exceptional customer service in the delivery of equitable, sustainable, and dependable fleet solutions.
To learn more about Fleet, please visit our website at: Fleet Services Division - King County, Washington.
Job Duties
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to:
* Receive inbound shipments from external vendors;
* Operate a forklift safely to unload products;
* Lift up to 50lbs;
* Perform physical inventory counting;
* Inspect inbound inventory for damage or missing components;
* Input and research inventory and disbursement records, inventory adjustments and parts history/usage;
* Review daily computer reports and reconcile computer reports with source documents;
* Assist customers by looking up and pulling products for them.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
* Have a knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies.
* Have a knowledge of general office procedures and policies.
* Have a knowledge of basic accounting or bookkeeping principles.
* Have skill in operating a forklift.
* Have strong customer service skills.
* Have basic computer skills.
* Can follow direction.
* Have basic mathematic skills.
* Are able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - In order to accept this opportunity, you must be able to:
* Obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License or have the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner including remote locations where public transportation is not available.
* Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
* Ability to obtain a King County Forklift Certification.
Supplemental Information
Work location: You may be scheduled to work at both Fleet Shops- Renton location (155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056) and Orcas location (707 S Orcas Street, Seattle, WA 98108) depending on operational needs.
Work schedule: The base work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with work shifts ranging from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
Shift hours may fluctuate with the seasons and customer requirements. During serious weather conditions or other emergencies, shifts may change to 12 hours on and 12 hours off. Employees are expected to report to work during these emergencies.
Union representation: This position is represented by Local 117- Joint Units Agreement.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter.
This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.
If you have any questions, please contact Karina Cordova by e-mail at ...@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-###-####.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
* Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
* Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
* Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
* Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
* 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
* Generous vacation and paid sick leave
* Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
* Flexible Spending Account
* Wellness programs
* Onsite activity centers
* Employee Giving Program
* Employee assistance programs
* Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
* Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
* Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
* No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-###-####
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