Lead Transit Parts Specialist- SDA bei King County, WA

About the Department

*This is an internal recruitment for King County Metro Transit. * 

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Position Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. In addition to performing the full range of responsibilities of the Transit Parts Specialist classification, the Lead Transit Parts Specialist will also perform the following duties: 

• Assign and monitor work for Transit Parts Specialists who receive, inspect, store, and issue a variety of new and rebuilt parts, material, and supplies. 
• Train new and current personnel in required aspects of Supply Chain Management processes and safety procedures. 
• Assist in gathering and compiling data for surplus parts activity. 
• Receive, inspect, store, and issue a variety of materials, parts, and supplies. 
• Request stock transfer from other parts rooms for downed coaches; order special stock or supplies from outside vendors in emergency situations. 
• Verify shipments to ensure billing accuracy; check incoming stock against shipping documents, bills of lading, purchase orders and delivery receipts. 
• Use an inventory system to properly disburse parts to authorized personnel. 
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform physical cycle count inventories. 
• Monitor work assignments to ensure work has been completed in a quality manner and inventory systems are properly maintained; ensure warehouse equipment is in safe and proper working order. 
• Implement continuous improvement measures. 
• Assist mechanics and other trade and craft employees to identify and locate needed parts. 
• At the direction of a chief, contribute to the development of policies for the respective work unit. 
• Provide feedback to supervisors on employee and teamwork performance, as well as any behavioral and attendance issues. 
• Coordinate with Transit Purchasing Specialists to assure adequate inventories of needed parts and equipment. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

As a working Lead, this position's physical requirements match those listed for the Transit Parts Specialist classification: Requires the ability to regularly kneel, bend, squat, reach above and below waist, push and pull as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds up to 100 feet. Occasional lifting and carrying, with assistance of items up to 100 pounds is also required.  

Minimum Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be currently employed as a career service Transit Parts Specialist at Metro Transit who has passed the probationary period for their current role. 
• Knowledge of basic supply chain management purchasing procedures, applicable service standards, operating policies and regulations.  
• The ability to read and understand parts manuals and explain the information to others. 
• The ability to use information systems to answer questions from other users. 
• The ability to listen carefully to others with an open mind, and effectively give and receive feedback in a productive, respectful manner.  
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisory staff, direct reports, maintenance personnel, and vendors. 
• Excellent customer service skills that model Metro Transit’s commitment to service excellence.  including effective follow-through and probing techniques, and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships. 
• The ability to be attentive to detail, highly organized, and use initiative to solve common problems. 
• Proficiency in managing multiple competing priorities, as well as planning and scheduling skills to effectively direct workgroup efforts. Problem solving and critical thinking skills to make independent decisions. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills to direct and/or respond to a diverse group of individuals (e.g. employees, other base leads, internals, etc.).
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. 
• Promote and model workplace safety and train Transit Parts Specialists to perform their duties safely. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) and proficiency in using Vehicle Maintenance's computer software work order system (to include data entry, extraction, parts receiving, and disbursement.).

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience or skill in leading others, training, and providing technical assistance. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage conflicts.   
• The ability to teach inventory control procedures, inventory management techniques, and basic purchasing concepts to others. 
• Ability to lead or direct staff members in their work. 
• Proficiency in workload planning, scheduling, assigning, balancing, and tracking multiple projects. 
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement principals.  
• Skill in facilitating creative ideas and solutions. 

• A valid Washington State Driver License, and acceptable five-year driving record. 
• Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location if needed.  
• The ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling/ moving equipment.  

Other Qualifications

To Apply: If you are a career service Transit Parts Specialist at King County Metro Transit and have successfully completed the probationary period in your current role, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Please review and follow the application instructions carefully to ensure your submission is complete. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have any questions, please contact Emily Clark at [email protected].  

Required application materials: To be considered for this position, candidates must submit the following application materials:  

• Submit an updated online application at www.kingcounty.gov, including responses to all supplemental questions. The work history section of your application must reflect current employment as a Transit Parts Specialist for King County Metro Transit, and should include any/all relevant work experience as it relates to this recruitment. Include accurate dates of employment and clearly list the detailed job duties:  what you did, how you did them, and any tools or systems you used. 

• Write and attach a letter of interest explaining why you are interested in this Lead Transit Parts Specialist SDA opportunity, and how you meet or exceed the qualifications listed in this job announcement. We value honest, authentic responses that are written about your own experiences, in your own words. 

Application and Selection Process: 
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this announcement will not move forward in the selection process. All submitted materials will be reviewed to confirm eligibility.  The Supply Chain Management Leadership Team will evaluate letters of interest and application materials to determine the competitiveness and relevancy of each qualified candidate’s work experience, skills, training, and education. The selected candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment for this SDA will need to complete pre-employment process steps which may include a driving abstract review, and passing a King County Personnel Record Review using the criteria below:

Work schedule: 
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30AM to 3:00PM with Saturday and Sunday off. Although the immediate vacancy is at Ryerson Base, employees must be willing and able to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location if required or assigned.
  
Classification Code and Union Representation: 
Classification #4112200 is the second of a two-level Transit Parts Specialist classification series. This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587. 

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

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