STOREKEEPER I-II

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Thursday, October 23, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2025.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $23.090 - $31.576 Hourly

Grade II - $26.171 - $35.690 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, participates in and/or supervises the ordering, stocking, issuing, and recording of materials, supplies and equipment; initiates purchase requisitions and purchase orders within the City's computerized purchasing and inventory systems, and may purchase items directly from vendors or manufacturers; searches for providers of materials and services and conducts informal bids to determine appropriate vendor; determines procedures and oversees physical maintenance of storage areas; assumes responsibility for orderliness, cleanliness, and conformance with storage and accounting procedures; determines proper accountability and quality of goods received for conformity to purchase orders and specifications; prepares inventories and other detailed reports; may operate forklift and other warehouse equipment for maneuvering and storage of heavy objects; may supervise personnel engaged in operations, inventories, and related clerical duties; communicates directly with vendors to rectify discrepancies in shipments and invoices; processes written requests; may obtain and disseminate safety procedures for other warehouse employees; may be required to deliver supplies/goods via city vehicle (truck or sports utility vehicle); and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Two years paid full-time equivalent experience in receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and accounting for a wide variety of supplies and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• Skill to prepare and maintain inventories;
• Skill to perform problem-solving arithmetic computations;
• Skill to operate an alphanumerical keyboard and/or a calculator;
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders and specifications;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with assistance;
• Ability to work with co-workers and members of the public through effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; and
• Ability to manage different work assignments simultaneously.

Willingness to:

• Acquire knowledge on hazardous waste storage and disposal.
• Work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency callbacks.

Positions in the Police Department require the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

A forklift certification may be required prior to passing probation.

Proof of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, banding crimpers, floor dollies, walk-along cranes and a forklift certification; Class B motor vehicle operator's license is desirable for some positions; experience with computerized or automated database management systems used for stock and inventory control and for the purchasing of materials, supplies and equipment; knowledge of barcode utilization; ability to use and maintain extensive automated inventory control filing systems.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Written Exam.............................................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resource Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B D38AN-26 | SK: FGV | HR: 10/23/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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