Logistics Technician

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Why Come Work for Clackamas Fire

Join the forefront of emergency response with Clackamas Fire one of Oregons largest and most dynamic fire protection districts. We are at the heart of community safety proudly serving nearly 250000 residents across a diverse 303squaremile area.

Our expansive service area is a tapestry of vibrant communities including Gladstone Happy Valley Johnson City Milwaukie Oregon City and Sandy along with numerous thriving unincorporated areas. This diversity not only enriches our work but also challenges and hones our skills in unique ways making us adaptable and proficient in a wide range of emergency scenarios.

Our team includes dedicated individuals that serve across a variety of disciplines providing highquality internal and external customer service. Our firefighters expertly handle tens of thousands of incidents annually from 24 strategically located fire stations. The fire marshals office public education and wildland personnel protect our communities through community risk reduction activities. Our support and administrative personnel are the backbone of our mission using their technical expertise and skills to keep our systems infrastructure equipment and people functioning efficiently and enable our firefighters to perform at their best.

At Clackamas Fire our commitment goes beyond the call of duty:

• We are a family of professionals united by our purpose Sworn to Serve Dedicated to Save driving us to excel in saving lives and protecting property.

• Innovation accountability and teamwork are not just concepts but the pillars of our operational excellence ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of fire and emergency services.

• Our values are embodied in TEAMS: Trust Empowerment Accountability Mindset and Service. These values are the compass guiding our actions fostering a culture where open communication critical thinking and exceptional service are the norms.

• We are deeply invested in the personal and professional growth of our team understanding that their wellbeing directly translates to the quality of service we provide to our community.

• Our relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work is driven by a singular goal: to earn and maintain the unwavering trust of the communities we serve ensuring their safety and resilience.

By choosing a career with Clackamas Fire youre not just joining a team; youre becoming part of a family dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of others and the safety of our community.

Logistics is responsible for procurement warehousing distribution and materials management of goods and services to support the operational mission of the fire district. The Logistics Technician is also responsible for delivery and distribution of all supplies equipment and interoffice mail to all fire district facilities. Assists the Logistics Manager with inventory management and warehousing purchase requests fixed asset record management and general maintenance of the fire districts supply system and facility.

Supervisory Responsibility:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Has regular contact with others both inside and outside the organization. The most common internal contacts are with our own department staff all career and volunteer staff. The most frequent external contacts are with other fire agencies business associations and vendors. Internal and external interactions involve information exchange problem solving and negotiation.

Contacts (internal and external) are made via emails phone calls or in person. Internal contacts may contain some discussion about confidential/sensitive matters.

Job Conditions:

This is an inperson with a 5/8 schedule from Monday to Friday. The standard working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hybrid work or work from home arrangements are not available for this position. This position requires working independently and involves frequent driving with daytoday variations in tasks. Working outside in varying weather and temperature conditions with frequent exposure to hazards such as extreme temperatures dust loud noises dim lighting smoke fumes chemicals airborne pathogens and other hazards. Additionally there will be occasional exposure to inclement weather blood fire and other environmental adversities that may be encountered in the performance of essential functions.

Specific Job Skills:

• Understands fire service/EMS chain of command and culture. Display a willingness to continually learn (fire equipment EMS supplies etc.
• Experience with or ability to learn specialized software. Able to be a super user with District ERP software for Requisitions Purchase Orders Change Orders Inventory Transactions Purchase Card Transactions Pick Tickets Items PO Receiving and Contracts Central.
• Ability to work in stressful situations with frequent interruptions and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of office record keeping report preparation and computer applications that allow for the effective management of incumbents assigned office or work location.
• Ability to type accurately and proficiently using wordprocessing and other personal computer software applications and office equipment skillfully.
• Ability to effectively and positively represent the District through actions and observable behaviors.
• Ability to perform those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including but not limited to regular sitting and standing continuously being mobile continually talking and hearing in person and over the phone to a wide variety of people and regular keyboarding. Will also require occasional kneeling stooping bending twisting turning and all other physical activities as required in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently or to work cohesively in a teamoriented environment with a high level of customer service and courtesy.

Primary Duties:

• Interpret data on logistics elements such as availability maintainability reliability supply chain management strategic sourcing or distribution supplier management or transportation.
• Research and order products equipment and service to support the districts logistics warehouse; works with vendor representatives to request pricing.
• Understands availability of contracts and cooperative purchasing options. Adhering to the districts purchasing policy and the State of Oregons Public Contracting Rules.
• Verifies purchases (purchase order credit card or inventory issue) are charged to the correct general ledger account and paperwork has been submitted according to the districts Purchasing policy ensuring correct information for financial reporting.
• Works closely with Finance to ensure vendors get paid correctly and timely whether it is for goods or services provided to the fire district. This includes creating receiving and printing purchase orders. Ensures all packing slips Purchase Requisition Order Forms quotes etc. are sent to finance.
• Generates billing of outside agency orders for finance. Works with vendor representatives and outside agency customers to reconcile product and billing discrepancies returns/credits and resolves problems timely.
• Responsible for the maintenance of inventory which includes purchasing receiving issuing cycle counting and full counts of stock items. Monitors and adjusts inventory levels to ensure cost effectiveness and availability of supplies.
• Prepares and submits purchase orders using min/max levels reports and understanding of customer order habits and needs. Develops and maintains general knowledge of products their use and possible alternatives.
• Monitors and maintains a variety of manual and electronic procurement records to track information such as items purchased contract options materials and supplies used and maintains an uptodate inventory by using a computer system. Enters and tracks data into computerized systems.
• Makes recommendations for improving procedures and cost control measures by conducting research and working with vendors as a way to increase efficiency in purchasing warehousing and distribution of supplies and materials.
• Assists with all aspects of security and inventory control at the warehouse.
• Attends and participates in committees and meetings as needed and/or assigned.
• Includes responsibilities for driving receiving pulling orders and unloading/loading boxes.Delivers all goods and supplies to District facilities. Assists with multiple requests to move items around the District to vendors and other locations as needed.

Secondary Functions:

• Act as backup to other logistics personnel during absences or during peak workloads.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas; assists with organizing the warehouse facility and storage areas to ensure safety accessibility and orderliness.
• Issues ID badges as requested.
• May pick up and deliver parts from local vendors as directed.
• Makes sure warehouse and storage areas are clean organized and free from debris.
• Coordinate and track the turnout cache. Facilitate and communicate with the vendor and firefighters the annual cleaning and maintenance of turnouts for career and volunteer staff.
• Assist new hires and promotions with uniform and business items including sizing and ordering of items.
• Assist with selling District surplus tools and equipment using Govdeals platform and other approved methods. Follow up with the winning bidder and finance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to help meet the districts mission. May be required to be at work early or late to facilitate district need in a largescale event.

Desired Competencies:

• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus
• Written Communication
• Listening
• Ethics and Values
• Time Management
• Approachability
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Organization Skills

Minimum

• High school diploma GED or college degree
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• 13 years of progressively responsible office experience working in logistics or warehouse.

Preferred

• Current or past Clackamas Fire Volunteer
• Experience with delivery systems purchasing receiving and warehousing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites Outlook Word and Excel
• Excellent public relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Questions regarding this position can be directed to:

Program Specialist Nannette Howland

Clackamas Fire District

Telephone:(Email is preferred)

(Please add the job title to the subject line)

How to Apply

To apply for this position click on Apply button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.

Application Checklist

1. Completed electronic application including supplemental questions

2. Resume UPLOAD. Please clearly address your years of experience and the programs you have experience with as it relates to the position.

3. Cover Letter UPLOAD. Should include why you want to work at Clackamas Fire and a description of your experience/service relating to the position.

4. High School Diploma GED or College Degree UPLOAD.

5. Certification & Documentation UPLOAD. Please include any certifications you may have as it relates to the position.

6. Veteran Documentation UPLOAD. To receive veteran preference points you must attach appropriate documentation (DD214.

After you Apply

You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your government jobs account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the My Applications section.

Be sure to check both your email and government jobs account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Evaluation Components

Minimum Qualification Review

The Fire District will invite the top 5 scored candidates who meet the minimum qualification to a Chiefs interview. In accordance with OARthe Fire District will also interview each veteran who submits a completed application meeting the minimum qualification.

Chief Interviews (In Person) April 17 2025

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

April 7 2025 Announcement Posting

April 13 2025 Close Date

April 14 2025 Application Review

April 17 2025 Panel Interview (InPerson)

Week of April 18 2025 Conditional Job Offer

Week of April 18th April 25th Post Clearance

May 1 2025 Tentative Start Date

Post Clearance & Special Requirements

Clackamas Fire District will conduct criminal background checks on final candidates. All applicants are subject to additional preemployment checks such as drivers license drug screening employment history verification reference checks and education verification as required for the position.

Post Clearance Requirements

• Successfully pass driving & background check clearance
• Successfully complete a preemployment drug test
• Successfully complete a DOT physical

Additional information:

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Clackamas Fire does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Clackamas Fire District will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Clackamas Fire Human Resources Division by calling.

Clackamas Fire is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity fair employment practices and nondiscrimination including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or .

Clackamas Fire is a drug free workplace.