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Form of workSalary : $36,773.00 - $44,816.00 Annually
Location : Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-044620
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Tulare.
Typical Duties
Receive shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment for stock; compare shipping invoices with quantities received and ordered; check items received for damage and take appropriate steps for their return or credit; determine utilization of storeroom space for stocking of inventory and case files, and maintain the proper numbering system for such stock and files; pack or assemble requested material/mail/supplies for delivery, and deliver to other locations; sort incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and interoffice mail for delivery; sort, weigh, classify, and meter outgoing mail with correct postage; load and deliver mail according to route plan and time schedule; process special categories of mail, such as bulk, presort, certified, registered, insured, express, and parcels; maintain records of incoming and outgoing stock, supplies, equipment, mail, and files; operate mailing equipment such as computerized mailing machine, folding machine, mail inserter, and scales; operate business equipment such as computer, copier, adding/facsimile machine, and paper shredder; receive requisitions from departments or intra department divisions; fill orders requested and arrange for delivery; calculate unit prices and make extensions determining costs and mark-up based on volume, vendor and purchase price; adjust inventory records from requisitions; order stock based on observed turnover and on immediate need; use parts books and manuals, particularly for specialty items not stocked; research manuals to determine equivalent usage or value; determine amount needed and frequency or comparability of use with other departments or divisions; contact vendors and salespersons to determine best prices and quality; prepare purchase orders for payment; maintain up-to-date inventory for reordering or for decisions on substituting; maintain billing forms for proper recording of charges to departments or divisions and current price lists for correct charging; make quality control reports and handle complaints from users; type records and invoices; use forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck to move and store equipment and stock; give product information by telephone or in person; may prepare and assemble parts from stock on hand using various pieces of equipment; may use a two-way radio; keep storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; sort and store legal, medical, or other case files and records in a central storage area, maintaining alphabetical and numerical order and file control; retrieve and distribute requested files and other materials; perform a variety of general clerical duties including preparing and maintaining a variety of simple statistical reports; perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment; transport documents between departments and agencies; may driving to other county sites to pick up and/or drop off surplus equipment, office furniture, and miscellaneous county property; may prepare surplus vehicles for auction and facilitate posting of vehicles through the County's online auction platform; may operate cash register and assist customers with purchases; may prepare pallets for shipment; may load and unload surplus supplies and equipment.
Employment Standards
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months experience assisting in a stock/storeroom or warehouse, storing, shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail, and keeping a variety of records, such as inventory.
Knowledge of: General methods and procedures of storeroom stocking sufficient to maintain an orderly receipt, storage and delivery of supplies of a varying complexity and volume; bookkeeping, pricing, invoice and recordkeeping procedures, including inventory control; alphabetical and numerical filing systems and procedures; principles of maintaining and taking inventories; abasic mail processing procedures; math sufficient to calculate decimals, percentages, and fractions; warehousing and stock control methods and procedures; safety and service procedures/requirements for use of equipment; proper use of hand and power tools
Skill/Ability to:Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; receive and store supplies and case files; use supply and parts catalogs and manuals; receive, sort, process, and package mail for delivery; maintain a neat and orderly storeroom; interpret requisitions and coordinate shipping supplies to user departments and divisions; process purchase orders including use of open purchase orders; do account and records work; maintain accurate inventory and file control records; take physical inventory; operate or learn elementary operation of office and storeroom equipment, and a hand-operated or motorized forklift; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors and other employees; follow verbal and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of information and materials; work in changing environmental conditions; lift, carry, or move materials weighing 50 pounds; verify and enter data for a variety of lists, logs, and reports; coordinate orders and meet supply needs of user departments and/or divisions; code, sort, post, and check a variety of materials; read and comprehend department regulations, postal regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, and other technical information; perform basic clerical functions, including the maintenance of files, records, and related reports; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible and tolerant to changes in workload and assignments; work independently with minimal supervision.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
License or Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain an Equipment Operator's Certification for Forklift
Knowledge of: Heavy equipment parts, for equipment such as dozers, scrapers, pumps, and related parts; various types of parts books and manuals; mail classification systems, equipment, sorters, and postage rates; warehouse operations and safety practices; operate a forklift; operate cash register and process credit card transactions; perform cash count and balance cash register transactions at end of day.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 1
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The following questions measure necessary employment standards for these positions. You must respond to all of these questions to be considered for this position.Describe your stockroom/warehouse experience in the areas listed below. Include in your response, the length of your experience, the specific duties you performed and the job at which you performed these duties.• Shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail;• Stocking shelves; • Keeping records/bookkeeping;• Inventorying materials, supplies and files;• Pricing and invoicing;• Maintaining filing systems;• Processing mail including sorting, metering and delivering.
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Describe your experience operating office, loading, and mailing equipment, such as computers (hardware and software programs), fax machines, telephones, calculators, photocopy machine, shredder, mail metering machine, hand truck, forklift, pallet jack, or other equipment/machinery.
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Would you be interested in an Extra Help Position if available? NOTE: As extra help positions become available, the department will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.
Required Question
Location : Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-044620
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Tulare.
Typical Duties
Receive shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment for stock; compare shipping invoices with quantities received and ordered; check items received for damage and take appropriate steps for their return or credit; determine utilization of storeroom space for stocking of inventory and case files, and maintain the proper numbering system for such stock and files; pack or assemble requested material/mail/supplies for delivery, and deliver to other locations; sort incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and interoffice mail for delivery; sort, weigh, classify, and meter outgoing mail with correct postage; load and deliver mail according to route plan and time schedule; process special categories of mail, such as bulk, presort, certified, registered, insured, express, and parcels; maintain records of incoming and outgoing stock, supplies, equipment, mail, and files; operate mailing equipment such as computerized mailing machine, folding machine, mail inserter, and scales; operate business equipment such as computer, copier, adding/facsimile machine, and paper shredder; receive requisitions from departments or intra department divisions; fill orders requested and arrange for delivery; calculate unit prices and make extensions determining costs and mark-up based on volume, vendor and purchase price; adjust inventory records from requisitions; order stock based on observed turnover and on immediate need; use parts books and manuals, particularly for specialty items not stocked; research manuals to determine equivalent usage or value; determine amount needed and frequency or comparability of use with other departments or divisions; contact vendors and salespersons to determine best prices and quality; prepare purchase orders for payment; maintain up-to-date inventory for reordering or for decisions on substituting; maintain billing forms for proper recording of charges to departments or divisions and current price lists for correct charging; make quality control reports and handle complaints from users; type records and invoices; use forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck to move and store equipment and stock; give product information by telephone or in person; may prepare and assemble parts from stock on hand using various pieces of equipment; may use a two-way radio; keep storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; sort and store legal, medical, or other case files and records in a central storage area, maintaining alphabetical and numerical order and file control; retrieve and distribute requested files and other materials; perform a variety of general clerical duties including preparing and maintaining a variety of simple statistical reports; perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment; transport documents between departments and agencies; may driving to other county sites to pick up and/or drop off surplus equipment, office furniture, and miscellaneous county property; may prepare surplus vehicles for auction and facilitate posting of vehicles through the County's online auction platform; may operate cash register and assist customers with purchases; may prepare pallets for shipment; may load and unload surplus supplies and equipment.
Employment Standards
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months experience assisting in a stock/storeroom or warehouse, storing, shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail, and keeping a variety of records, such as inventory.
Knowledge of: General methods and procedures of storeroom stocking sufficient to maintain an orderly receipt, storage and delivery of supplies of a varying complexity and volume; bookkeeping, pricing, invoice and recordkeeping procedures, including inventory control; alphabetical and numerical filing systems and procedures; principles of maintaining and taking inventories; abasic mail processing procedures; math sufficient to calculate decimals, percentages, and fractions; warehousing and stock control methods and procedures; safety and service procedures/requirements for use of equipment; proper use of hand and power tools
Skill/Ability to:Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; receive and store supplies and case files; use supply and parts catalogs and manuals; receive, sort, process, and package mail for delivery; maintain a neat and orderly storeroom; interpret requisitions and coordinate shipping supplies to user departments and divisions; process purchase orders including use of open purchase orders; do account and records work; maintain accurate inventory and file control records; take physical inventory; operate or learn elementary operation of office and storeroom equipment, and a hand-operated or motorized forklift; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors and other employees; follow verbal and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of information and materials; work in changing environmental conditions; lift, carry, or move materials weighing 50 pounds; verify and enter data for a variety of lists, logs, and reports; coordinate orders and meet supply needs of user departments and/or divisions; code, sort, post, and check a variety of materials; read and comprehend department regulations, postal regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, and other technical information; perform basic clerical functions, including the maintenance of files, records, and related reports; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible and tolerant to changes in workload and assignments; work independently with minimal supervision.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
License or Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain an Equipment Operator's Certification for Forklift
Knowledge of: Heavy equipment parts, for equipment such as dozers, scrapers, pumps, and related parts; various types of parts books and manuals; mail classification systems, equipment, sorters, and postage rates; warehouse operations and safety practices; operate a forklift; operate cash register and process credit card transactions; perform cash count and balance cash register transactions at end of day.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 1
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01
The following questions measure necessary employment standards for these positions. You must respond to all of these questions to be considered for this position.Describe your stockroom/warehouse experience in the areas listed below. Include in your response, the length of your experience, the specific duties you performed and the job at which you performed these duties.• Shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail;• Stocking shelves; • Keeping records/bookkeeping;• Inventorying materials, supplies and files;• Pricing and invoicing;• Maintaining filing systems;• Processing mail including sorting, metering and delivering.
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Describe your experience operating office, loading, and mailing equipment, such as computers (hardware and software programs), fax machines, telephones, calculators, photocopy machine, shredder, mail metering machine, hand truck, forklift, pallet jack, or other equipment/machinery.
03
Would you be interested in an Extra Help Position if available? NOTE: As extra help positions become available, the department will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.
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