East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified applicants to apply for this temporary position (up to 6 months) in the Distribution, Maintenance & Construction Division of the Operations & Maintenance Department. The Materials Specialist is responsible for coordinating the purchase, requisition or acquisition of materials, supplies, tools, parts and equipment using a specialized work order system and responsible for the storekeeping, transportation, handling, and recordkeeping (manually or computerized) of materials, supplies, tools, parts and equipment. The Materials Specialist exercises a broad latitude of independent judgment and action in coordinating activities related to the stores function.
Typical duties will include:
• Coordinating and preparing requisitions for materials, supplies, tools, parts and equipment.
• Maintaining a cumulative list of local vendors.
• Acting as liaison with local vendors.
• Obtaining data and information from local vendors and service providers.
• Helping coordinate and review RFP’s/proposals/bids.
• Maintaining records for outside services and manage vendors.
• Maintaining inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Making necessary stock level adjustments, establishing re-order points, insuring inventory movements are entered into the computer or manually recorded.
• Picking up and delivering materials, supplies, tools, parts and equipment from various places to prevent work delays or to enhance productivity.
• Managing shipping and receiving functions.
• Unpacking and inspecting deliveries for damages and completeness of orders.
• Storing materials, supplies and parts received in a logical and orderly fashion.
• Batching materials and equipment for large projects.
• Preparing materials for shipment.
• Maintaining records of purchases, requisitions, invoices, inventory records, work orders, vendor files, annual purchase orders, hazardous materials, fuel station needs/
• Purchasing all section materials using a purchase card and providing accurate and timely monthly reconciliation for all purchases.
• Performing clerical work associated with purchasing, requisitioning, inventory, storekeeping, and other functions.
• Operating a forklift to load, unload and move and stock materials, supplies and equipment in both enclosed and open storage areas.
• Maintaining the work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
1. Completion of twelfth grade, or its equivalent, AND
2. Three years of increasingly responsible storekeeping experience two years of which must have been at the level of EBMUD’s Storekeeper II classification.
3. Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
4. Physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including dexterity, stamina, and physical strength to load and unload materials of various bulk and weight, including lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
5. Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at
http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.
