Transit Inventory Specialist

Transit Inventory Specialist

The Transit Inventory Specialist performs responsible administrative and technical work in the development, purchase/ordering, maintenance, issuance, and inventory of parts and supplies for a fleet of light, medium and heavy vehicles, and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Transit Maintenance Manager.

Work schedule:

This position is currently assigned to the evening shift, with hours of approximately 12:30 PM–9:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and may require occasional Saturday work. Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. The hiring amount for this position is $27.30 an hour ($56,784.00 annually) in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1220 and the City of Charlottesville.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
  Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
• Defined Contribution 401a Plan:
  Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

Note:

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Optimizes availability of inventory for maintenance operations, reducing downtime and controlling costs to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of City assets and equipment.
• Receives, handles, stores and issues parts and supplies.
• Coordinates and arranges for purchase, order, and delivery of required parts, (including deferred maintenance parts), and supplies.
• Develops and maintains storage of and accountability for current stock.
• Assists in determining inventory stock levels and provides recommendations on the inventory levels on an annual or as-needed basis.
• Assists in monitoring charges by auditing vendor invoices and resolving supply billing and service issues/disputes with vendors, within level of authority.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in online database.
• Maintains parts manual library.
• Maintains regularly stocked and needed items.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Conducts periodic inventories and location surveys.
• Coordinates ordering activities with Procurement/Finance Department when appropriate.
• Research spare parts and supply availability by part number, stock number, manufacturer, substitute item, higher assembly, fabrication, or other available resources, to provide economic and timely support.
• Packages and ships assemblies for return, repair, or re-build.
• Performs property disposal functions, as necessary.
• Picks up and/or delivers parts, as required.
• Prepares and maintains manual and automated records, inventories, and statistical information.
• Enters data and prepares reports to assist in the…