Job Progression - Inventory Purchasing Specialist II

This is aninternal opening for current employees in the Wastewater Treatment Division in the Inventory Purchasing Specialist job classification only. This posting will be used to facilitate annual Job Progression for Wastewater, S.E.I.U., Local 925 - Inventory Purchasing Specialist I to progress to Inventory Purchasing Specialist II at their current Treatment Plant location and supervision.
Our Inventory Purchasing Specialist II purchasing goods and services and ensuring documentation and inventory control.

Article 15.3 - Eligibility Progression Criteria Requirements:

• Successfully passed probation.
• The candidate possesses the certification and licenses required at the classification level.
• The candidate has completed the required training.
• The candidate has achieved an above standard rating (3.6667 to 4.333) or higher on their last performance evaluations or probationary evaluation; and has successfully completed any/all formal performance improvement plans.
• The candidate has sufficient experience at the established level in critical areas and under the critical circumstance to demonstrate competent performance and the higher-level classifications.
• The candidate has passed, at the established level, any required knowledge skills, general competency and/or specific technical proficiency tests.
• The candidate has been free of discipline for a minimum of one year and all disciplinary issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the review board.
• Required work portfolio elements.
• Required Signoffs.

• Purchase goods, commodities and services. Obtain price quotes, research vendor sources, and select vendors for purchase of standard parts, materials, supplies, tools and services. Conduct price comparisons to identify savings.
• Coordinate with central purchasing office. Prepare requests for purchasing authorization/limited procurement requisitions for minority/women business enterprises. Prepare change order requests. Assist with the preparation and review of bid specifications.
• Receive, analyze and order critical and non-standard requests. Process standard non-inventory items. Update current computerized and manual pricing information.
• Expedite operational orders/overdue/back orders.
• Solve problems with accounts payable invoicing errors. Resolve discrepancies. Review billings for accuracy.
• Manage inventory warehousing disbursements and document stock levels, process inventory purchases, perform cycle counts, perform physical inventory audits, ship and receive from warehouse, and perform material handling. Acknowledge receipt of goods and services. Maintain adequate supplies to meet user needs.
• Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system. Input and research inventory and direct purchases, disbursements, inventory adjustments and the history of parts use. Update computer master files.
• Monitor the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Issue and maintain special tools and equipment.
• Recommend strategies for surplus, sale and salvage of obsolete inventory items; gather items.
• Help train new personnel.
• Help track warranties and documentation.
• Pick up and deliver items as required. Load and unload as required.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of general office procedures and policies
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices
• Knowledge of inventory control and management systems
• Knowledge of heavy duty and industrial parts, fleet maintenance repair process
• Knowledge of automated information reporting systems
• Oral and written communications skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematics skills
• Decision making and conflict-resolution skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, word processors and database management software
• Skill in handling a number of projects or tasks simultaneously
• Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating manuals and catalogs.

Required Supplemental Materials to be reviewed by the Job Progression Promotion Review Board:

• Pertinent copies of your licenses, certifications and training records.
• Supervisor support/endorsement letter.
• A portfolio or Job Progression book showing examples of your level of proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping, use of warehousing equipment and supplies, general office procedures and policies, purchasing procedures and practices, inventory control and management systems, heavy duty and industrial parts, and automated information reporting systems and demonstrated leadership and readiness to be considered for progression to Inventory Purchasing Specialist II.
• A list of employees who can verify your work, technical expertise and leadership in the work examples that you have identified. These employees will be surveyed by WTD-HR and asked to rate your performance, technical expertise and leadership in the situations that you identified.

What to Expect - Job Progression Promotion Review Board
Part 1 - Written Test, Interviews, Demonstrations/Working Tests, Review Portfolio (including feedback from others on tasks).
Part 2 - Trial Service Period - those recommended for progression to Inventory Purchasing Specialist II by the Job Progression Promotion Review Board must successfully complete a 6-months Trial Service Period, at the employee's same site location/crew.

Working Conditions / Location: The work associated with this position is performed onsite, a hybrid model maybe considered, specific details maybe discussed with your supervisor. The location will be your current worksite. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Work schedule is 8-hour days Monday - Friday or 10-hour days Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday.
Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U., Wastewater Local 925.
Application Instructions:
Please submit your completed Supplemental Materials (Portfolio) to Angela Dickson or your Administrator I at your respective treatment plants, by December 15, 2023.
Application and Selection Process: Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• King County Application via NEOGOV
• Supplemental Materials (Portfolio)
• Supervisor support/endorsement letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions

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, if you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact at Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.govWHO ARE WE?
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