Fire Logistics Specialist

County of Marin; Woodacre (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Logistics Specialist to join their team. This full-time role involves the procurement and distribution of essential equipment and supplies, ensuring operational readiness for fire and emergency services. The ideal candidate will possess strong inventory management skills and a solid understanding of procurement processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community safety and support a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about logistics and emergency services, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire and emergency supplies and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Procure, store, and distribute equipment and supplies for fire operations.
• Ensure readiness for immediate deployment in emergencies.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement Processes

Heavy Equipment Operation

Computer Systems Proficiency

Arithmetical Calculations

Education

Experience in Purchasing

Training in Logistics

Tools

Forklift

Inventory Software

Job description

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Marin County Fire Department:Our employees are important assets in the actualization of our mission. They each play a vital role and carry the responsibility to express our department values in their daily work. Click on the “MCFD” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: MCFD

Service - Teamwork -OperationalReadiness - Professionalism

The Fire Logistics Specialist is a position within Marin County Fire Department directly supporting the procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies for all divisions and programs, predominantly including, but not limited to the Fire Operations and the Tamalpais Fire Crews.

This position works independently under the general supervision of the Operations Chief. The primary responsibility of this position will be to procure, store and distribute equipment and supplies while ensuring an appropriate state of readiness for immediate deployment, whether for every day needs or in the event of an incident.

There is one (1) vacancy for a full-time regular hire position. To learn more about the requirements for this position, please review theFire Logistics Specialist classification details.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of general supplies, materials, and equipment including specialized fire and emergency supplies and equipment. The successful candidate will have an expertise in inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and inventorying. This ideal candidate needs to understand purchasing and procurement processes. The incumbent requires the ability to operate heavy equipment including forklifts, stake sides and other equipment to support the department’s needs.

The ideal candidate requires skill and knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing and servicing a variety of tools, equipment and safety apparatus used by the department. They also need to have the ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications and modern business equipment to maintain an organized database, maintain and complete forms.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operation of standard warehouse/storeroom including methods and procedures used in the receipt, storage, control, and distribution of supplies, tools, materials, and equipment.
• Principles, practices, terminology and methods of public agency purchasing.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Standard price and vendor references and sources of materials, service and supplies.
• Various supplies and materials related to fire suppression operations.
• Parts, tools, equipment and accessories used in the maintenance and repair of various fire related vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Software applications related to logistics operations.

Ability to:

• Develop, implement and manage inventory control procedures for the effective maintenance of stock levels.
• Prepare and analyze bids and specifications.
• Purchase varied materials, equipment and supplies effectively with regard to quality, delivery and price.
• Prepare accurate, clear and concise purchase orders, specifications, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Spot discrepancies between items received and items listed on the purchase order, packing slip, or property transfer request form.
• Operate, maintain, and perform repair and servicing of a variety of tools, equipment, and safety apparatus used by the department.
• Perform accurate routine arithmetical calculations.
• Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and make sound, independent judgments within procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Accurately maintain and complete forms and records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work.
• Plan, direct and review the work of staff; instruct staff in work procedures; and provide input into selection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide for the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to qualify is sufficient experience performing purchasing, requisition, receipt, storage, and distribution, preferably with experience with fire/rescue/medical equipment and supplies.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Forklift Operator Certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Wear a uniform and maintain a clean and neat appearance.

• May be subject to an official background investigation, psychological testing, and medical screening.
  
  

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at [e-mail].