Parts Specialist II

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County, MD is seeking a storekeeping professional for the Bureau of Highways & Equipment Maintenance. The role involves receiving, storing, and issuing complex vehicle and heavy equipment materials and coordinating stock needs to support multiple locations.

The position is full-time and requires a high school diploma plus at least four years of warehousing experience, including two years in storing and issuing vehicle parts, with proficiency in inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
• plus at least Four (4) years of storekeeping or warehousing experience, Two (2) years of which involved responsible experience in the storage and issuance of vehicle or heavy equipment parts and supplies, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment materials and supplies for distribution to users or other locations and departments.
• Receives, stores, delivers, and issues complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment parts and supplies.
• Coordinates stock requirements.
• Locates and orders special or unusual parts from sources not covered under contract.
• Orders various complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment parts and supplies and purchases tools as needed.

Skills

Storeroom inventory

Record keeping

Arithmetic skills

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Pay ScheduleI, Grade 21, Regular Schedule:40 hours per week

MUSTbe a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government to apply for this position.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways & Equipment Maintenance.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, receives, stores, and issues complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment materials, tools, supplies, and equipment.

• Prepares complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment materials and supplies for distribution to users or other locations and departments.
• Receives, stores, delivers, and issues complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment parts and supplies.
• Coordinates stock requirements.
• Locates and orders special or unusual parts from sources not covered under contract.
• Orders various complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment parts and supplies and purchases tools as needed.
• Expedites overdue orders.
• Codifies all items according to various inventory systems.
• Maintains inventory accounting records of materials received and issued.
• Participates in taking periodic inventories.
• Maintains records and files.
• Processes and forwards invoices and the required documentation to the Office of Budget and Finance for payment.
• Operates forklift and other related equipment.
• Coordinates credit card purchases.
• Approves or disapproves expenditures within line items.
• Monitors individual account balances of operational and grant funds.
• Initiates purchases of complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment supplies and equipment in accordance with various schedules.
• Prioritize purchases of new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment.

Examples of Other Duties

May serve as lead worker. May assume the duties of the supervisor in his/her absence. May pick up parts from vendors. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

plus at least Four (4) years of storekeeping or warehousing experience, Two (2) years of which involved responsible experience in the storage and issuance of vehicle or heavy equipment parts and supplies, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level):

Knowledge of the methods of receiving, storage and issuing large quantities of complex vehicle and/or heavy equipment supplies, parts, materials, tools and equipment. Thorough knowledge of storeroom and warehouse inventory methods.

Skill in taking inventory of supplies and equipment. Skill in maintaining records and files. Skill in performing arithmetic functions.

Ability to operate warehouse equipment. Ability to use automated storeroom and warehouse inventory systems. Ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance):

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skill in operating warehouse equipment. Skill in using automated storeroom and warehouse inventory systems.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails walking, lifting, carrying, travel between work sites and other physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.