Utilities Materials Administrator

Job Opportunity With The City Of Vernon

Employment opportunity with the City of Vernon Utilities Materials Administrator. Monthly salary : $6,828 - $8,299 plus an excellent benefits package. Final filing deadline : Sunday, October 19, 2025, 11 : 59 PM or once 100 qualified applications are received, whichever occurs first. This recruitment is to fill one full-time vacancy in the Public Utilities Department and to establish an eligibility list to be used for future vacancies.

Summary : Under general supervision, responsible for warehouse functions and performs a variety of warehouse and technical support functions for the inventory and material supply program requirements of Vernon Public Utilities; generates and maintains departmental reports and inventory management systems; performs related work as required.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs highly skilled administrative and technical support in the City's Electric, Water, Natural Gas, and Fiber inventory and materials and supply program.
• Orders, organizes, administers, and maintains efficient inventory levels for VPU operating departments.
• Responsible for materials management, records management, and work orders.
• Reviews and enters data in computer system, creates and administers reports and purchase orders.
• Assists with periodic physical inventory of stock on hand and conducts reconciliation of existing inventory and submits findings for review and final reporting.
• May operate material handling equipment such as dollies, hand trucks and forklifts.
• Supports department programs and functions; prepares and distributes various types of documents, helps evaluate documents, assists in administering various supply and inventory processes.
• Coordinates and conducts special projects as assigned.
• Performs technical inventory research activities and special projects.
• Ensure inventory computer software systems meet department requirements.
• May pick up materials and supplies as needed; may drive to and from various City facilities, like the Power Plant and City Hall, to pick up and make deliveries.
• Develops and maintains procedures to optimize warehouse operations.
• Manages the receipt and inspection of materials and supplies.
• Ensures the maintenance of adequate materials management records.
• Allocates locations for new materials received; initiates and reviews purchase orders, requisitions, and materials, as needed.
• Reviews and prepares invoices for payment.
• Reviews inventory and determines minimum and maximum stock levels; inspects stock levels for adequacy.
• Follows established City purchasing policies in the procurement of materials, supplies, and parts required to operate and maintain VPU's facilities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications : Education, training, and experience guidelines : Possession of a High School Diploma or GED, and five (5) years of warehousing and stock control experience with the use of automated systems. An undergraduate degree in a related field may be used to meet three of the five years of required experience.

Knowledge of : City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. City Code, City Ordinances, and Standard Operating Manual. Principles and practices of inventory and supply management. Records management principles. Telephone etiquette and customer service protocol. Customer service standards and protocols. Business computers and standard MS Office software applications.

Skill in : Preparing reports, and various types of documents. Organizing and maintaining departmental records and filing systems. Answering incoming calls and responding to inquiries. Coordinating special projects in support of departmental operations. Organizing tasks and deadlines. Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.

License and certification requirements : A valid class C California State Driver's License. Forklift operation certification is desirable and may be required to obtain within 12 months of hire date.

Physical demands and working environment : Work is performed in a utility environment; may be exposed to energized equipment and utility work hazards. Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.

Selection process : Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The selection process may include a written in-person multiple choice exam and an external virtual panel interview. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online.