Logistics Technician

Description

WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

This position provides logistical support for all departmental personnel, this includes distribution of fire and EMS equipment, uniforms and various supplies. This position requires basic entry level knowledge and experience in inventory management, asset allocation and management, fleet operations, materials handling, project assignments and other administrative duties. This position requires considerable independent judgment, leadership and self-initiative. This position reports to the Logistics Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions and/or functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Delivers supplies and equipment to fire stations or facilities as assigned.

Ensures inventory of supplies is sufficient. Maintains materials, equipment, parts and other supplies in departmental supply room or assigned areas. Keeps storage areas organized and clean.

Utilizes hand trucks and/or carts in the storage and delivery of equipment, supplies and materials to designated locations.

Inspects items received or supplies against delivery tickets; checks that purchase orders are in conformance with request. Investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.

Enters data in the computer-based inventory management system.

Work with vendors to fulfill department needs.

Stays abreast of laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position including pertinent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and OSHA standards. Has thorough knowledge of NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and other NFPA Standards pertaining to PPE including NFPA 1951, 1971, 1977, and 1999.Operates Fire Rescue Department emergency vehicles for logistical needs as required.

In addition to regularly scheduled hours, this position may be offered unscheduled overtime.

This position is subject to mandatory overtime, call back, and recall due to emergency incidents or times of emergency.

Performs any and all other duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or completion of the GED. Associate degree in Logistical Support, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services and/or other related field coursework preferred.

One to two (1-2) years of experience in the Fire Service as a paid professional, inventory, business, warehousing and/or procurement or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Possess and maintain a current/valid State of Florida Driver License which meets requirements outlined in the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual as well as any requirements by the City's insurance carrier (at no additional cost, or risk), and determined by the City to be an acceptable driving record history.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and a moderate amount of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Benefits
St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package.
Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 96 holiday hours per fiscal year prorated from the employee’s start date.
• One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
• Awards Programs
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Discounted Automobile Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
• Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
• Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
• Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
• Management Leave
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• On-Site Employee Health Care Center
• Paid Vacation (Maximum of 440 hours for General employees and 624 for Fire Employees)
• Pension Plan
• Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract
• Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)