WAREHOUSE MANAGER - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - FIRE EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER

32278A-FR

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (PT)
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Warehouse Manager position vacancies related to the unprecedented disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Warehouse Manager position.

DEFINITION :
Under general direction has charge of a very large and complex warehousing operation, with responsibility either for maintaining and distributing supplies through a warehouse system which includes several branch warehouses, or for the supervision of a number of auxiliary service functions.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :
Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher level materials manager and are restricted to departments with very large warehousing operations such as Sheriff, Fire, Department of Health Services Administration, LAC/USC Medical Center, and Public Works. Positions allocable to Warehouse Manager typically manage through subordinate warehouse supervisors and are responsible for either supervising the maintenance and distribution of supplies through a warehouse system that contains several branch warehouses or for supervising a number of auxiliary service functions. These positions require incumbents to exercise a knowledge of County procurement and warehousing procedures, the principles of supervision, the proper and safe methods for storing supplies and materials, and the ability to use a personal computer, video display terminal and commonly used inventory control programs to review warehouse stock levels, utilization rates, and other information. These positions are responsible for overseeing the safety of workers performing arduous material handling tasks using manual and powered equipment and ensuring the observance of appropriate safety procedures and practices in the use of such equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises the establishment and readjustment of stock levels for a large variety and number of items, including building and construction supplies, conferring with operating personnel to ascertain future or special project requirements.
• Develops and recommends procedures and standards for the storage, inventory control, distribution and related aspects of materials management operations.
• Monitors warehouse reports, inventory and distribution activity, and recommends corrective action to maintain adequate levels and ensure cost effective and timely distribution of materials and supplies.
• Initiates timely orders to insure adequate supply levels to meet operating needs of department, including branch warehouses and other facilities.
• Supervises the receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of a heavy volume of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Determines the allocation of storage space.
• Supervises the processing of items to be salvaged.
• Supervises the taking of supply inventories and the maintenance of records.
• Supervises the acquisition, tagging, physical custody, inventory, and maintenance of property and equipment records.
• Supervises transportation services.
• Supervises the maintenance and repair of small mechanical equipment and tools.
• Supervises the testing of fire hose and the repair and fabrication of canvas items such as tarpaulins.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I:
Two years of experience at the level of Warehouse Worker lll*, Materials Management Analyst**, or Procurement Assistant ll***.

-OR-

Option II:
Three years of warehousing, procurement, or related experience at the level of Warehouse Worker ll**** or Procurement Assistant l*****, two years of which must have included supervision.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize and alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

PHYSICAL CLASS :
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
*In County service, Warehouse Worker III is defined as o perating or assisting in the operation of a large warehouse.

** In County service, Materials Management Analyst is defined as performing central procurement, inventory control, supply services, and information control work for a large and complex County department.

*** In County service, Procurement Assistant II is defined as supervising procurement and procurement-clerical positions engaged in procuring supplies, equipment, and services for a County department or independently manages a specialized or complex procurement assignment for a County department.

**** In County service, Warehouse Worker II is defined as operating or assisting in the operation of a store or warehouse.

***** In County service, Procurement Assistant I is defined as performing a full range of journey-level functions in the regular and emergency procurement of supplies, equipment and services for a County department.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT :
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who achieve a passing score for this evaluation will be considered for permanent employment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Diego.Gonzalez @fire.lacounty.gov , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the posting closes as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE :
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly show that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for more information: http://lacountylibrary.org .

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD :
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) :
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Analyst Contact Email: Diego.Gonzalez@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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