Stores Clerk II

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, performs manual and clerical duties in the receiving, storing, and issuing of a variety of materials and supplies; receives, unpacks, and checks materials; issues and delivers requisitioned materials; assists with counting stock, checking inventory and maintaining records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level class in the Stores Clerk series.Incumbents in this class perform the full range of duties required of the class.Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Stores Clerk I; or, when filled from the outside, require prior stores operation experience.Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties and meet the qualification standards for the class.This class is distinguished from Stores Clerk I by the scope of assignments and the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.This class may also be distinguished from the higher-level class of Storekeeper because the latter has greater responsibility for independently maintaining and operating an independent storeroom or warehouse and performing more complex duties that involve purchasing and inventory management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a supervisor, higher-level administrator or manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, and unpack incoming materials and suppliesaccording to applicable codes and regulations.
• Check delivery receipts against purchase order for accuracy.
• Inspect items for reliable condition.
• Issue materials, supplies, tools and equipment.
• Package items for delivery in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Receive returned items.
• Record stock items in filling requests.
• May place orders with suppliers.
• Operate forklift and other stockroom equipment in the receiving, storing and retrieving of supplies and materials.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Assist in maintaining a wide variety of records.
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical tasks associated with store room functions.
• Assist in periodic inventories.
• Pick-up and deliver supplies and materials.
• Perform general cleanup of storage facilities.
• Respond to and execute oral and written instructions.
• Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed.Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Routine storekeeping functions.
• Safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.
• Standard mathematical principles.
• Basic principles of weights and measurements.
• Basic practices of customer service.
• Basic computer hardware and software.
• Modern office practices.
• Rigging standards and principles of safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.

Skill in:

• Packaging materials and supplies for delivery.
• Lifting and moving materials and supplies.
• Developing inventory of materials and supplies.
• Weighing or counting items for distribution.
• Composing written correspondence.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Customer service, including dealing with conflict resolution for unsatisfied customers.
• Problem solving.
• Rigging for the handing of heavy objects.

Ability to:

• Perform routine clerical work associated with store room functions.
• Perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Prepare storekeeping-related records and files using manual and/or computerized systems.
• Maintain storekeeping-related records and files using manual and/or computerized systems.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Use standard principles of weights and measurement.
• Communicate at a level necessary for efficient performance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Perform heavy manual work in lifting and moving stock weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Enter data at a speed not less than 30 net words per minute.
• Learn to operate forklifts and other storeroom equipment.
• Use computers and other office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience:

Eighteen months of experience performing routine clerical and manual duties in a stores or warehouse.

AND

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to enter data at a speed not less than 30 net words per minute.
• Ability to attain a state issued Forklift Certification by the end of probationary period. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Making observations.
• Operating assigned equipment.
• Communicating with others.
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Moving supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, stooping and climbing.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Stores Clerk II examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento 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.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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