This posting states its location as Shasta County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Within the Division of Equipment (DOE), the incumbent is designated as a working lead-person, oversees and directs the parts department staff engaged in Equipment Materiel Operations work concerning the purchasing, inventory, disbursement, shipping and receiving of equipment parts, materiel, related equipment and services for the fabrication, maintenance, repair and disposal of mobile equipment. Extensive use of a Windows based computer for input and retrieval of information. Possession of a class "C" driver's license is required. Receives supervision from the Equipment Materiel Manager I/II/III.

PARF# 32-27-0177 / JC-535861

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1430 George Dr Redding, Shasta County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Senior Equipment Materiel Specialist will work primarily in the shop parts department adjacent to the shop. Primarily time in this position will be spent in the parts department environment. It will be necessary to work in outside storage areas, warehouse, distant field mechanic locations, or highway maintenance warehouses. Must be able to work in these areas in inclement weather, which may include severe cold or heat. It will be necessary to assist with the daily operation of the parts department which may include any or all of the duties listed below. You may be asked to make trips to the field mechanic locations to assist with the review the of parts department areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license.
• Please ensure all work experience listed on your application is filled out completely and as thoroughly as possible
• Applications received without detailed work experience reflected may be disqualified from further consideration
• Only work experience listed on the application (STD 678) will be considered
• Notations on the application to "see attached" or "see resume" are not acceptable
• This position is subject to the Post & Bid process
• Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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