Job Description

Job Posting Information

Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, parts, tools, and equipment necessary to provide timely service in a cost effective manner. Acquire special order items efficiently and cost effectively.

The current opening is within our Utility Operations Division of the Public Works and Utilities Department. Experience in the HVAC industry preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

1. Order, receive, store, safeguard, maintain, and disburse parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
2. Ensure that inventory count is adequate, cost effective, and accurate using various methods such as a full inventory count, cycle counting, or spot checking.
3. Determine stocking levels, reorder points, and obsolescence.
4. Order inventory as necessary to maintain stocking levels, utilizing quantity, shipping, and other discounts as appropriate and in order to reduce holding and ordering costs.
5. Receive inventory appropriately, checking shipping documents for accuracy before authorizing payment and storing inventory appropriately for safekeeping and efficient retrieval.
6. Safeguard inventory to reduce costs caused by factors such as misappropriation or damage.
7. Disburse inventory as appropriate and with documentation to ensure proper accounting and receipt of payment.
8. Identify alternate sources for items used.
9. Locate sources for, order, and acquire items needed but not stocked in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
10. Authorize expenditures within established limits of authority.
11. Assign work and coordinate work schedules of Assistant Storekeepers.
12. Train team in safe and proper work methods and procedures.
13. Monitor work for compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Four years of verifiable full-time experience maintaining and safeguarding inventory in a service or manufacturing setting.
B. Experience in an automotive, truck, or heavy equipment service setting is preferred.

License Requirements
A. Possession of a valid driver\'s license.
B. Acquire and maintain forklift certification within six months of hire.
C. A.S.E. Parts Specialist Certification desired.

Selection Process Information

Education/Experience Review (weight 100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to .

VETERAN\'S PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran\'s preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:

Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board\'s written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board\'s written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the service-connected disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran, also include
4.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board\'s written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.)

Veteran\'s preference points will be added only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran\'s preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board\'s written decision of a compensation rating of 50% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Veteran\'s preference points will be awarded one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment, and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

Please refer to for additional information about Veteran\'s Preference.

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