Senior Auto Parts Clerk - Jefferson County at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Alabama

, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

31.36

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Parts Procurement, Administrative Tasks, Team Training, Cost Comparison, Physical Inventory Counts, Order Processing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 10/03/2025 PAY GRADE: Grade 17 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: Jefferson County is seeking an experienced Senior Auto Parts Clerk to oversee the parts and equipment storeroom for the county garage and equipment shop. This role is responsible for managing inventory, issuing parts and equipment, and ordering supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels. The Senior Auto Parts Clerk researches vendors, compares costs, and procures needed items, while also performing administrative tasks to support inventory management. Employees may provide guidance and training to less experienced staff and are expected to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Work is performed in a warehouse facility and requires physical activities such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting, and stooping. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: Jefferson County: $20.21 - $31.36 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Experience working at an auto parts counter or retailer dealing with common mechanical parts and manufacturers of automobiles, heavy equipment, or truck parts and equipment. Experience utilizing a computerized inventory management system to conduct requisitions of orders, physical counts of inventory, determining what parts need to be ordered, running reports on inventory, etc. Experience working with vendors and manufacturers to order parts, supplies, and resolve issues regarding orders, invoices, pricing errors, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process. Supervisory or lead worker experience training and assisting junior staff. Supervisory, lead worker, or training experience, demonstrating ability to manage workflow within a parts storeroom. Work experience with advanced inventory management systems or enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, such as SAP, Oracle, Munis, or Auto Part-specific software (e.g., Asset Works). TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Procures automotive and equipment parts and supplies for maintenance of fleet by processing requests for parts, researching parts to compare vendors and costs, ordering parts, and receiving and inspecting shipments. Maintains inventory records and stocks supplies of automobile and equipment parts to ensure adequate supplies are on-hand or ordered promptly. Performs various administrative duties relevant to parts and equipment maintenance such as logging parts and services provided to departments, reviewing invoices for accuracy, cataloging work orders and invoices, and scheduling repairs for damaged equipment or parts. Properly stores and organizes supplies in storeroom/warehouse by placing items in appropriate locations and organizing the storeroom to ensure efficiency. Conducts various interpersonal communications with vendors, departments, and other individuals. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking, standing, climbing, stooping, or bending. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing over 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in a warehouse facility setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. and various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time. Welcome to JobsQuest! JobsQuest is the gateway to civil service employment in the Merit System of Jefferson County, Alabama. The Merit System is comprised of approximately 8,000 employees in over 800 different kinds of jobs throughout 18 cities and five county-wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www.pbjcal.org.

Responsibilities

The Senior Auto Parts Clerk manages the parts and equipment storeroom, overseeing inventory, issuing parts, and ordering supplies. This role also involves researching vendors and performing administrative tasks to support inventory management.