Automotive Parts Clerk

DATE:

March 20, 2023

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a competitive class position.) 

FROM:

Brendan Masterson, Commissioner, Department of Public Works
313 Shamrock Lane, Kingston, NY 12401 

JOB VACANCY:

Automotive Parts Clerk / Provisional / Full-Time / Benefited

LOCATION:

Garage

SALARY:

$27.50 / hour (Grade PW5)

FILL DATE:

April 10, 2023
(When such a vacancy is announced, employees who wish to be considered shall be allowed to file appropriate notice within ten (10) working days following the announcement of the vacancy.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is clerical and manual work involving responsibility for the keeping of stock records and the economic and efficient distribution of stock.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Garage Supervisor.  The stock keeper is held completely responsible for the stock assigned to them.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of others.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices and safety precautions used in receiving, storing, maintaining and issuing supplies and equipment; good knowledge of standard tools, parts and supplies; familiarity with automotive highway equipment, parts, books and catalogs; ability to barter with vendors; ability to make simple arithmetical computations; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; integrity; accuracy; orderliness; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Either:
A.  Two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a stock keeper, parts clerk, or in automotive repair work; OR
B.  Graduation from high school and one year of experience as an automotive parts clerk, stock keeper, or in automotive repair work; OR
C.  An equivalent combination of experience and training as described above. 
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.  If this is an Ulster County position it will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.