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Job Description
Description
Under immediate (I) and general (II) supervision, the incumbent performs the manual and clerical work required for the operation of the Central Services & Supply unit, including purchasing, receiving, transporting, stocking, issuing, shipping, inventorying, assembling, packaging, sterilizing and record keeping.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Positions allocated to this series differ from those in the Office Assistant series in that the former focus on the processing of goods and materials while the latter focus on the processing of people and data.
Inventory Management Assistant I is the entry-level classification in this series. The incumbent performs limited inventory management support tasks associated with a few functional areas (e.g., stock/issuance, central receiving, sterilization/ packaging).
Inventory Management Assistant II is a journey-level classification in this series. The incumbent performs complex and varied inventory management duties in support of multiple functional areas of a large central supply/warehouse unit or all operations of a small storeroom with limited range of stock items.
APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Inventory Management Assistant I: $21.00 - $23.54 per hour
Inventory Management Assistant II: $21.00 - $25.88 per hour
EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE:
Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
VETERAN’S POINTS: This is a trainee/entry level classification (Level I), and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible candidates. Documentation of military service (DD-214) must be submitted prior to close of recruitment in order to receive points.
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center, Central Services & Supply
Inventor Management Assistants (all levels) are represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Full-time regular vacancy and one (1) intermittent vacancy within Ventura County Medical Center.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
OPENING DATE: July 22, 2025
CLOSING DATE: August 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Examples Of Duties
Depth and breadth of assignments increase at each level, but may include the following:- Receives items to be used by County agencies or programs by reviewing shipping documents to ensure the quantity and quality of items received meet the specification of items ordered.
- Labels and stores items such as office supplies, excess property, communication parts, maintenance materials, medical supplies and/or equipment by following methods appropriate for each type of item in order to prevent damage/spoilage and to provide easy accessibility to item.
- Issues items by distributing over-the-counter, loading on transportation vehicles, or packaging and delivering or shipping in order to fill the orders received.
- Disposes of expendable items by inspecting supplies, materials and equipment to determine the condition for use, transfer or sale and contacting the appropriate authority for its disposition in order to efficiently distribute County property and use storeroom space.
- Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment; maintains a clean working area/warehouse.
- Inputs and retrieves data used for inventory control by using basic keyboard and computer knowledge in the operation of a computerized inventory control system.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Some (I, II) experience in inventory control, storekeeping, warehousing or hospital central supply which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:
Inventory Management Assistant I
Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to one year of clerical experience; OR six months experience as a Clerical Trainee for the County of Ventura.
Inventory Management Assistant II
Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to one year of clerical experience plus one year of experience in inventory control, storekeeping, warehousing or hospital central supply; OR six months of experience as an Inventory Management Assistant I for the County of Ventura.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Must be able to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be willing to work in a sterile environment and potentially be exposed to hazardous materials
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time on concrete floors
- Must be willing to work fluctuating schedules that include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some (Inventory Management Assistant I) to thorough (Inventory Management Assistant II) knowledge of grades, uses and characteristics of inventory management principles and practices; supplies, equipment and parts required in support of the organization's operation; basic storeroom methods and procedures; basic computer keyboard and functions; postal regulations as they relate to shipping; packaging methods and procedures.
Some (Inventory Management Assistant I) to working (Inventory Management Assistant II) ability to: read and use manufacturer's catalogs and parts lists; systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria; perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence and pace; maintain accurate inventory and storekeeping records; lift, move, sort and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; operate materials handling and safety equipment; write clear and concise reports; plan, schedule and coordinate the work of others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, vendors and users.
Working Conditions:
Depending on assignments, incumbents may work in a warehouse or in an environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise, dust, fumes, machinery or contagious diseases requiring exercise of safety precautions.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources, Health Care Agency no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
To apply on-line, please refer to our website at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to the written examination.
WRITTEN EXAM - 100%: An unproctored, online, and internet-based written exam will be administered the test applicants’ knowledge of inventory control, arithmetic, comparison/interpretation, and following written instructions . Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erika Ayala by e-mail at Erika.Ayala@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5164.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.- Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
- Retirement FAQ's
- Memorandum of Agreement
Union Code: UPP
Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Ventura
Show moreBeautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California. Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest, which accounts for 46% of the county’s land mass in the northern portion of the county. Fertile valleys in the southern half of the county make Ventura County a leading agricultural producer. Together, farming and the Los Padres National Forest occupy half of the county’s 1.2 million acres.
A mild year-round climate, along with scenic geography makes the area attractive to the 850,000 culturally and ethnically diverse people who call Ventura County home. The unincorporated areas, along with the ten incorporated cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks Ventura as the 11th most populous county in the State.
Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.
The United States military, which includes two naval bases and the Air National Guard base, is the largest employer in the county with more than 16,000 employees. The County of Ventura (government) is the next largest employer with nearly 8,000 employees located throughout the county. Port Hueneme is California’s smallest but only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco and plays a major role in the local economy.
Home to two universities (California State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran University), and three Community Colleges (Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark), multiple university extensions, institutes, and adult schools, the county enjoys a strong structure for workforce development.
The County of Ventura was formed January 1, 1873, when it separated from Santa Barbara County. It is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected at-large for a staggered four year term in their respective districts, and the chairmanship rotates annually. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including special districts. The Board actions can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas.
Other County elected officials include the Auditor-Controller, Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Sheriff. The County Executive Officer advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, the approved County annual budget of $1.8 billion serves to assist vulnerable adults and children, enforce the law, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve our quality of life. In alignment with key focus areas established in the County Strategic Plan, services are provided to residents by nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants working in 23 different agencies, departments and special districts.
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