Salary

$47,898 to $70,052 and $49,068 to $71,743

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $60,823 to $75,543; $66,210 to $82,267; $69,238 to $86,025; and $83,332 to $87,988

• Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.

A Storekeeper assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a small group of employees engaged in ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, securing and accounting for materials, supplies, technology equipment, automotive parts, records, tools and equipment and performs related minor repair and assembly work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

A Storekeeper assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a small group of employees engaged in ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, securing and accounting for materials, supplies, technology equipment, automotive parts, records, tools and equipment and performs related minor repair and assembly work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

• Supervises the work of a small group of Warehouse and Toolroom Workers and other stores/warehouse personnel;
• Supervises and participates in the purchase, analysis of bid, requisition, receipt, inspection, loading and unloading, storage, distribution, and security of materials and supplies, including auto parts, tools, and equipment;
• Prepares purchase requisitions, sub-purchase orders, petty cash vouchers, and purchasing/credit card documents, and purchases materials, supplies, tools and services by telephone or electronic facsimile when the total value of each purchase does not exceed an established amount;
• Evaluates bids, including application of discounts and freight rates, and recommends award of purchase orders;
• Prepares written requests for materials, supplies and tools needed to maintain stock or written specifications for materials and supplies that become standardized or stock items;
• Reviews requests for purchase for accurate specifications and determines whether requested items may be obtained by inter-store transfer, annual contracts, petty cash, purchasing (credit) card, or if they need to be publicly bid;
• Monitors accounts to assure that budgetary limits are not exceeded;
• Interacts regularly with accounts payable personnel, buyers, end users, vendors, and others involved in the procurement process;
• Reviews computer-generated reports to determine stock to be ordered and recommends changes to minimum stock levels;
• Prepares periodic performance and activity reports, vendor performance, and other reports, as required, and maintains a variety of records, files and logs;
• Uses the Internet, other telecommunication networks, electronic mail, and manufacturer technical catalogs and manuals to obtain current, accurate specifications of materials, supplies, and tools;
• Establishes control procedures to assure the security of warehouse stock and other items located at stores/warehouse locations;
• Conducts physical inventories, including cycle counts, and reconciles discrepancies;
• Prepares sub-purchase orders, petty cash vouchers or purchasing card documents;
• May be responsible for the purchase, receipt, correct identification, storage, control and/or disposition, reclamation and recycling of hazardous and waste materials, including electronic waste;
• Expedites the procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment and services;
• Consults with staff, such as engineers, mechanics, and other specialists, to plan the procurement of materials, supplies, parts, tools and equipment needed for special projects or anticipated needs;
• Conducts training in safe work practices, storage of hazardous materials, and applicable regulations;
• Confers directly with vendors to resolve discrepancies between contract or quoted prices and invoice prices;
• Inspects items received for damage, defects and conformance to original order, and determines the acceptability if not according to specifications, or if damaged or defective;
• Approves the substitution of materials, supplies, parts, and tools within established guidelines;
• Maintains accurate records and cross-files of parts needed to repair equipment, including automotive;
• Communicates with vendors and delivery services to trace orders;
• Arranges changes in delivery dates and inspections, or for adjustments of incorrect or damaged deliveries, or for the return of item(s) to vendor;
• Negotiates with vendors the cancellation of orders or the return of materials for credit, or arranges for the disposition of materials that cannot be returned;
• Recommends the disposal of obsolete or slow moving materials, supplies, parts, or tools;
• Receives surplus or obsolete items, such as supplies, parts, electronic waste, scrap commodities, and equipment to be salvaged, prepares documentation, and arranges transfer of items to salvage location or place of sale;
• May assist in the investment recovery, reclamation, reconditioning or recycling of materials and equipment;
• May assist in planning the storage arrangement of supplies and equipment in yards and warehouses;
• May be in charge of a large toolroom or a group of small toolrooms;
• Establishes toolroom issuance control procedures;
• Operates forklifts and other materials-handling equipment and provides training for their safe and efficient use;
• May drive a City vehicle to obtain and deliver supplies, materials, tools and equipment;
• Establishes and maintains a safe and hazard free work site;
• May supervise records storage activities; and
• May act for the Senior Storekeeper.
• May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.

• Two years of full-time paid experience as a Warehouse and Toolroom Worker with the City of Los Angeles; or
• Two years of full-time experience which is at least at the level of Warehouse and Toolroom Worker and which includes all of the following activities: ordering, purchasing, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and accounting for the following categories: materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and services.

• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement has been completed.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
• Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must provide detailed information in the work experience section of the application concerning all of the seven required activities for each of the four required categories.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the interview in the following order:

• Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements.
• Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements.
• Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates.

The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and a weighted interview.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Storekeeper.

FAQs for on-line testing are available at http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.

Passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either above or below 70%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test in order to be scheduled for the interview.

The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Safety Focus; Supervision; Customer Service; Tact; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge.

Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.

• This examination is based on a validation study.
• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
• Applicants are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
• A final average score of 70% in the interview portion is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

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Supervises and works with a small group of employees involved in the purchasing, ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, distributing, securing and accounting for materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment, and services; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and does related work.

A Storekeeper either: 1) supervises Warehouse and Toolroom Workers and other employees in a small warehouse/store, a section of a distribution center or centralized warehouse, a records retention center, or salvage location; or 2) assists a Sr. Storekeeper in the management of a distribution center or centralized warehouse; or 3) supervises a highly specialized stores/warehouse operation which supports, maintains and/or repairs automotive, construction, public safety, and industrial equipment. Incumbents perform work that requires the exercise of independent judgment based upon knowledge of procurement and warehousing operations. A Storekeeper is responsible for maintaining proper stock levels and reordering quantities.

• Two years of full-time paid experience as a Warehouse and Toolroom Worker with the City of Los Angeles; or
• Two years of full-time experience which is at least at the level of Warehouse and Toolroom Worker and which includes all of the following activities: ordering, purchasing, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and accounting for the following categories: materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and services.

A valid California driver's license and a good driving record may be required for some positions in these classes. A Class-A Tractor's License issued by the Department of Building and Safety may be required for some positions in the class.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements of the job, the limitations related to the disability, and the ability of the hiring department to reasonably accommodate the limitations.

• Contemporary warehouse management methods, practices, terminology, standards, and techniques for a wide variety of materials, supplies, tools, and equipment, including automotive parts;
• Purchasing policies and procedures, procurement documents, vendor performance documents, petty cash and purchasing (credit) card program limits, and the bases for evaluating bids;
• Purchasing specifications and the potential for standardization of supplies and materials;
• Computer-based methods for inventory control, acquisition and re-ordering;
• Computer programs, such as Excel and Word;
• Electronic procurement and tracking systems, bar code scanning systems, automated material management procedures, Internet technology, other telecommunication networks, and electronic and voice mail;
• Correct identification, storage, control, and disposition of hazardous and waste materials;
• Computer-generated inventory system control and maintenance, including cyclical, perpetual, and physical;
• Regulations, such as the City Fire Code, State (Cal/OSHA), and Federal (OSHA) governing safe storage handling and disposal of materials, including hazardous or toxic substances or waste materials;
• Characteristics and use of materials, supplies, automotive parts, tools, and equipment to determine commodity category, storage conditions, parts interchangeability, and usage levels;
• Value analysis of returned materials and supplies to determine reuse or salvage disposition;
• Materials-handling equipment operating characteristics, capacities, limitations, and inspection and service requirements to ensure safe and appropriate use;
• Principles and techniques of office administration and supervision;
• City budget practices and procedures;
• General accounting practices and procedures;
• Supervisory principles and practices including: planning, delegating, and controlling the work of subordinates;
• Techniques of training, instructing, and evaluating subordinate work performance;
• Techniques for counseling, disciplining, and motivating subordinate personnel;
• Procedures for grievance handling; responsibility for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO);
• Effective safety principles and practices;
• Memoranda of Understanding as they apply to subordinate personnel;
• City personnel rules, policies, and procedures;
• Common clerical procedures, including filing, typing and record keeping;
• Advanced knowledge of relevant technologies and software used for inventory and procurement.

• Determine appropriate stock levels and reorder points based on usage, seasonal demand, and expiration dates;
• Inspect materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to assure conformance with specifications;
• Read and interpret technical descriptions, diagrams, and illustrations in automotive and other equipment parts catalogues, engineering plans, equipment specifications, orders and instructions;
• Access electronic databases, the Internet, other telecommunication networks, material management information systems, and electronic and voice mail;
• Prepare specifications for the purchase of materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment and services;
• Evaluate bids and recommend award of purchase orders;
• Prepare written communications using standard forms or narrative reports, including material and activity reports, vendor performance, budget estimates, or supervisory matters;
• Communicate orally, clearly and persuasively, on a one‑on‑one or group basis to convey instructions, explain procedures, policies and methods, and obtain information;
• Interact tactfully, effectively and courteously with employees, management, vendors, and the public;
• Process and maintain documentation and records reflecting stock activity and inventory control, purchasing, receiving, distribution, accounting, and safety inspections;
• Perform calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, fractions, and the conversion of metric and U.S. customary measurements;
• Operate various material handling equipment, such as hoists, forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks, and other motor vehicles;
• Use office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, calculator, photo copier, electronic facsimile, and bar code scanners;
• Analyze and resolve budgetary, personnel, safety, and materials handling problems;
• Establish and maintain a safe and harassment free work environment;
• Apply sound supervisory principles and techniques;
• Perform minor repair and assembly work.