Utility Clerk, Departmental

County of Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

The County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for one full-time Utility Clerk vacancy in the Department of Social Services in Santa Barbara and is establishing an employment list for future vacancies in the Social Services, Probation, and Public Health Departments throughout the County. Utility Clerks support service areas within a specific department. Under general supervision, the role delivers mail and supplies to departmental facilities, performs storekeeping and inventory maintenance, handles minor maintenance and repair duties, and performs related work. Unlike a Mail Center Worker, whose primary assignment is countywide U.S. mail service, a Utility Clerk performs a variety of duties within a particular department.

The position requires one year of experience in mailroom services, courier or delivery services, storekeeping, or shipping and receiving, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. A California Class C driver's license is required at appointment and must remain valid throughout employment; some positions may require a Class B license.

Some positions may involve exposure to hazardous or unpleasant field conditions, including wet, rainy, cold, or hot weather, vermin, and chemicals, as well as substantial physical exertion. County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned disaster service duties.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing mailroom services, courier or delivery services, storekeeping, or shipping and receiving; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Some positions may require obtaining a Class B driver's license.
• Knowledge of basic recordkeeping, arithmetic, and safe work and driving practices.
• Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions; learn storeroom and inventory-control procedures and minor building maintenance repairs; maintain computerized records, reports, and forms; pay attention to detail; learn to operate office equipment, hand tools, and a forklift; write simple notes; observe safe work and driving practices; and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in varied situations and conditions and respond accordingly.
• Good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Good organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to remain courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Collect, weigh, meter, and presort first-class, registered, and certified mail; deliver and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide shipping and receiving services for United Parcel Service mail.
• Follow prescribed routes to courier furniture, equipment, medical supplies and items, records, files, and mail between departmental facilities using a car, light truck, or van; occasionally transport departmental staff to county sites.
• Order, receive, unload, inspect, return, shelve, pack, label, rotate, issue, and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Use a computer to maintain records of supplies, equipment, and forms, and perform annual fixed-asset inventories.
• Operate a forklift to deliver or move supplies and equipment.
• Respond to staff requests for building or office repairs; identify maintenance and repair needs and notify a supervisor.
• Perform minor repairs to supplies, equipment, and buildings; reconfigure office furniture as directed; complete work orders and materials requisition forms.
• Lift, move, and transport heavy or bulky furniture and household appliances.

Benefits

• Vacation accrual of 12 to 25 days per year, depending on length of public employment.
• 13 holidays per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation; one year may be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Choice of medical and dental plans, including vision care; the County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-site employee health clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria providing ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and eligible dependents over age 5.
• Eligible applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit toward an advanced vacation accrual rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed