Parts Specialist

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Seattle is looking for a Parts Specialist to manage procurement and inventory for automotive and equipment parts. The ideal candidate will have experience in an automotive store, knowledge of inventory management practices, and the ability to operate forklifts. This full-time role requires a commitment to customer service and the ability to work with diverse inventory items. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated inventory control systems.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate manuals and catalogs.
• Customer-focused approach to service.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory warehousing disbursements and document stocking levels.
• Perform warehouse shipping and receiving duties.
• Track warranties and supporting documents.
• Conduct cost analyses for savings.
• Monitor blanket purchase order expenditures.

Skills

Experience in an automotive store or heavy-duty equipment facility

Knowledge of automotive parts and fleet maintenance processes

Knowledge of inventory control and management practices

Ability to safely operate forklifts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Education

ASE Parts Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

King County Fleet Services Division is looking for a Parts Specialist (Inventory Purchasing Specialist II). In this position, you will oversee the procurement and receipt of parts and supplies for a store's facility. Key responsibilities include managing inventory through an automated system, ensuring accurate tracking and organization of stock. The inventory includes a diverse range of items such as light and heavy‑duty automotive and equipment parts, building and road construction materials, traffic control products, and safety supplies.

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.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• Manage inventory warehousing disbursements; document and set stocking levels; process inventory purchases; perform cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Perform warehouse shipping and receiving; demonstrate responsibility for materials handling; maintain adequate stock to meet user needs.
• Obtain price quotes, research vendor sources, and select vendors for standard and specialized parts, materials, supplies, tools, and services.
• Conduct cost analysis to support cost savings for King County.
• Monitor blanket purchase order expenditures.
• Assist with and review bid specifications.
• Work with vendors to resolve problems such as billing discrepancies; quantity or product errors, and contract interpretation.
• Track warranties and supporting documents.
• Assist with picking up repair parts.
• Identify and recommend strategies for surplus, sale and salvage of obsolete inventory items Monitor the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Plan production and allocate resources of in‑house manufacturing process.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO

• Have experience working in an automotive store and/or heavy‑duty equipment facility using an automated inventory control system.
• Have knowledge and understanding of automotive parts, fleet maintenance repair processes, heavy duty and industrial parts.
• Have knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies, purchasing procedures and practices, inventory control and management practices.
• Can operate forklifts safely.
• Are able to interpret and evaluate manuals and catalogs.
• Are customer focused and understand how to deliver excellent service.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office suite including Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and the internet in their daily work.
• Have an ASE Parts Certification is a plus.

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.

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.

UNION MEMBERSHIP

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 - Joint Units Agreement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume, however, cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Karina Cordova, Human Resource Analyst, by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 206-848-0395. 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.

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?

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.