Yard Clerk

Position Information

Bring your customer service skills and understanding of inventory management to the County of Sonoma!



Do you have:

• Experience using software to maintain records, prepare daily reports, and submit them in a timely manner?
• The ability to accurately calculate basic mathematical quantities?
• Initiative and good decision-making skills in organizing work and carrying out instructions?
• Experience communicating with and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors, fellow staff, and the public?
• The ability to learn how to operate a forklift and two-way radio?

If so, join Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) as a Yard Clerk!

As the primary point of contact for the yard equipment for the division, the Yard Clerk is responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking SPI’s yard equipment, materials, and supplies using Lucity/or current Computer Maintenance Management System software. They are responsible for entering road maintenance requests into the County’s asset management system and routing non-maintenance inquiries to the appropriate divisions or external agencies. Yard Clerks serve as a key customer service liaison between road yard foremen, first responders, the public, internal teams, and various road, government, and highway agencies.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Dispatching high-priority road maintenance requests to Foremen
• Managing road litter-pickup requests and preparing assignments for contracted litter-collection crews
• Preparing assignments for contracted litter-collection crews, and assisting with various road yard operations
• Coordinating materials for the Adopt-A-Road program
• Daily data entry of completed work orders and projects
• Reviewing and auditing Daily Foreman Reports

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator that is dependable, can remain calm in high-stress situations, and has strong organizational skills. They will also possess many of the following:

• A general understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) and mapping applications, construction equipment and a general awareness of the cities and roadways in Sonoma County
• Experience working as a telephone or dispatch operator within a public works, utility, or construction environment
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects at the same time
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat, with a general understanding of database software

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Yard Clerk position in SPI. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of practical work experience in an office environment, including some experience ordering, receiving, recording, and issuing supplies, would provide such opportunity.

Education: The ability to read and write English and perform mathematical calculations at a level for successful job performance is required.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: materials, equipment, tools, and supplies used in maintenance and construction work; clerical and storekeeping methods and practices.

Knowledge of: personnel timekeeping procedures.

Ability to: perform clerical work of a difficult nature and to do some typing of purchase orders, standardized forms, statistics and specifications; use initiative and discretion in organizing work and carrying out instructions; make accurate and rapid mathematical calculations; understand and apply specific codes, regulations, procedures and policies; select, interpret and explain regulations and procedures to others; understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; organize, maintain and process a variety of records and prepare reports; order and maintain supplies; operate office equipment including alpha readers, typewriters, calculators, reproducers, adding machines, microfilm equipment, word processors, and electronic data entry equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; supervise the work of trustees and temporary employees; operate light vehicles and learn to operate a forklift; perform tasks which require physical strength and agility.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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