Storekeeper - Water & Wastewater Services (WWS-BOD)

Broward County, Florida
$42,377.30 - $67,634.32 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Pompano Beach
Feb 19, 2025
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Storekeeper -Water and Wastewater Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD). Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered NOTE: Announcement will close on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm. The Storekeeper for the Water and Wastewater Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD) is responsible for a combination of clerical duties, manual labor, and limited supervision over a diversified commodity warehouse. The warehouse is an industrial environment. Duties involve preparation and/or completion of purchase requisitions, receiving, storing, issuing, recording, stock counts and security of all commodities and materials utilized. The Storekeeper will utilize a purchasing card, various computer applications (Maximo, Excel, Word, PeopleSoft, and others) to process their work. This position requires the use of initiative and judgment in cooperating with vendors, repair technicians and other county personnel to provide a timely flow of all commodities and services. The employee in this position must be self-motivated and accurately perform assigned duties on a timely basis with minimum supervision. Work is reviewed by superiors for conformity with Departmental and procurement policies. The Storekeeper is expected to be proficient using a Smart-phone and Tablet. The Storekeeper must operate various pieces of equipment (lifts, pallet jacks, forklifts, and other related machinery) and climbs ladders in excess of 16 feet high. Therefore, the Storekeeper for WWS-BOD must be able to obtain a forklift certification within six months of hire, if they do not already possess one upon hire. The warehouse requires 24-hour coverage. In order to provide coverage for services during off-duty hours, the Storekeeper will be required to work a standby duty assignment on a work-rotation schedule as determined by management based on operational needs. The standby duty assignment requires that the assigned Storekeeper be available for work due to an urgent situation on the employee's off-duty time which may include nights, weekends, or holidays. The Storekeeper is required to report to the warehouse within 45 minutes of being called to work, and must be authorized to drive on County business. Therefore, a valid Florida Driver's License is required for this position. General Description Performs responsible, specialized clerical and manual work in the procurement and control of materials, goods, and services at an assigned location. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires one (1) year in warehouse operations such as ordering, receiving and inventory or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required A valid Florida Class "E" Drivers license is required for duration of hire. Preferences * Associates degree or higher in Inventory Management, Business/Public Administration, or closely related field * Certification in Warehouse, Logistics, Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) * Commercial Driver's License (CDL) * Forklift Truck Certification * Recognized Warehouse Safety Certification * Trade Certificate in Mechanics, Electrical Work, Plumbing, HVAC, or Carpentry * 1+ years of experience using Maximo or similar software * 1+ years of experience operating various forklifts (i.e., pallet jack, warehouse forklift, side loader, walkie stacker) * 1+ years of governmental procurement experience; and/or experience using a financial module such a PeopleSoft * 1+ years of experience working in a Water and Wastewater industrial environment; or handling Commercial/Industrial facility maintenance * 1+ years of experience using a Point of Sale or Inventory Management software DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Performs annual inventory throughout the entire division and at offsite locations; maintains a data base of all equipment in division with almost daily additions (new purchases) and subtractions (damages, surplus and equipment moving from one location to the next). Assists the IT (information technology) department in setting up and taking down new workstations or adding and removing equipment as needed. Prepares payroll preparation summaries for building services and deliveries; follows-up with managers with emails confirming completed service requests, resolves agency concerns and maintains sufficient inventories of tools, parts, furniture. Oversees and assists crew members as team leader making sure requests/special projects assignments are completed safely and efficiently by established deadlines or achieve goals; meets with crew about upcoming projects and events per preschedule meetings. Coordinates with high level manager's daily operational activities and service requisitions, weekly schedules, vehicles and equipment assignments, preschedule meetings and walkthroughs to determine the best way, reports emergencies and urgencies. Disburses materials, tools and equipment as required by work requests ensuring every item is returned as checked out and also receiving and delivering items as needed for various sections. Pulls and issues materials/equipment for the carpenters, electricians, painters, general maintenance mechanics, shop supervisors, building managers, and office staff; builds purchase orders quotes request from computer data with manufacturer's part numbers, supplier part numbers, with quantities needed; emails/faxes/calls quotes to vendors. Builds purchase orders (PO), purchase documents (PD), and delivery orders (DO) from the vendor quotes; sends PO to purchasing for approval; compiles and completes all the necessary paperwork associated with receiving material; checks invoice pricing against quotes; enters data into computer. Procures stock for warehouse and special projects, searches for price agreements or requests vendor quotes via e-mail and phone. Maintains warehouse and equipment, keeps area clean and orderly, keeps equipment in proper working order; keeps shelves stocked, bins full and in proper order. Visually verifies contents of shipments against packing slips and or invoices as to correctness and serviceability of materials. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight. Resourcefulness Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Seeks the most efficient approach to tasks; ensures timely completion by monitoring deadlines and requesting additional resources when needed to meet deadlines or quality standards. Optimizes available resources in ways that may cause a reprioritization of the tasks in order to maximize their value. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail. Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and responds to constructive feedback in a positive and professional way. Seeks to understand own impact on others; acknowledges mistakes and finds ways to avoid repeating them. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.