Salary : $67,594.80 - $82,118.40 AnnuallyLocation : San JoseJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300773Department: AirportOpening Date: 11/13/2024Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM PacificOur diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative,and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José. About the DepartmentThe City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top 10 cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Airport Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.Prior to the impact of COVID, the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) served more than 15 million passengers annually with 450 peak daily departures and arrivals on 13 international and domestic carriers to 50+ nonstop destinations. SJC has been one of America's fastest-growing major airports over the past four-year period, based on percentage increase in passenger seat capacity. We are looking for team members who can work toward our Mission Statement to Connect, Serve and Inspire and our Vision Statement to Transform how Silicon Valley Travels . For more information about SJC, visit Position DutiesSalary Range for Senior Warehouse Worker is: $67,594.80 - $82,118.40The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.San José Mineta International Airport is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Warehouse Worker. Senior Warehouse Worker duties include operating an airport assigned vehicle, completing a daily predetermined scheduled pickup/delivery route that includes transport and retrieval, physically loading and unloading assigned delivery vehicle of various material. Delivery route includes stops at offsite locations and should be completed within an established time frame. Senior Warehouse Worker will also maintain transportation logs and perform vehicle inspection daily. Duties include receiving of various materials, distribution of mail (on/offsite), interdepartmental deliveries, unpacking and sorting items, leading periodic stock audit and reconciling discrepancies, lifting and carrying moderately heavy or bulky items, maintaining records and preparing reports, operating and maintaining trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks including electric pallet jacks, carts, hand trucks, and specialized materials handling equipment, reporting any malfunctions with the vehicle and any service issues as required to the supervisor. Senior Warehouse Workers must be able to follow directions to make planned deliveries on time, have knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance requirements and know when to report any vehicle issues, and must be able to perform duties unsupervised while on the route and be able to make decisions regarding traffic situations, emergencies on the road, and possibly, alternate routes as needed. Occasional assignments include transporting, assembling, maintaining, and making minor repairs to furniture or similar type of items. The position is assigned to the Airport Facilities and Engineering Division. The Airport Warehouse provides service to all San José Airport staff, and the position requires driving an assigned vehicle. The San José Airport Warehouse hours of operation are between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:- Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.- Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. - Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. - Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. - Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.(Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
- Supervises and participates in the operations of a warehouse, including the receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, materials, parts, and equipment.
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance of inventory records.
- Processes requests for supplies, parts, or materials.
- Maintains stock levels; orders through store requisitions, purchase requisitions, and open purchase orders; special orders emergency maintenance items.
- Coordinates with buyers on the purchase of special supplies and parts that are specific to the department.
- Supervises and participates in the pick-up and delivery of stock items from City warehouses; may pick up emergency items from vendors.
- Supervises and participates in the taking of periodic physical inventories.
- Checks and reconciles physical inventory with computer or physical records.
- Maintains records and prepares reports.
- Schedules, assigns, supervises, instructs, and evaluates subordinates.
- Evaluates condition of some materials and equipment, recommending salvageable items.
- Supervises an intra-departmental messenger and mail service.
Minimum QualificationsEducationCompletion of high school, or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.ExperienceThree (3) years of increasingly responsible warehouse experience, one (1) year of which should be at a large warehouse facility or leading others in the receipt, storage, issuance, and inventory of a wide variety of stock items or other specialized parts and equipment.Acceptable SubstitutionsNone.Licenses/CertificatesAs a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations. Other QualificationsMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used in the receipt, storage, and issuance of a variety of commodities.
- Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
- Knowledge of commercial shipping methods, terminology, and equipment.
- Knowledge of UPS, Federal Express, and US postal rules and regulations.
- Ability to supervise commodity receipt, storage, issuance, and recordkeeping functions.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory and clerical records.
- Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to identify and solve problems relating to receiving, issuing, and warehousing.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Competency Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of City purchasing procedures.
- Knowledge of clerical procedures relating to receiving, storage, issuance, and distribution of stock.
- Knowledge of specialized supply sources.
- Knowledge of City warehouse inventory control system and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations for receipt, storage, and issuance of hazardous materials.
- Ability to coordinate and schedule the work activity for assigned personnel.
- Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized uses.
- Ability to identify and solve problems related to receiving, issuing, warehousing, or distribution.
Selection ProcessTo apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at The final filing date for this job announcement is Wednesday, November 27, 2024.The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Tessa Elkins at Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) ###-####, or if you have any questions. Additional Information:Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.01 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
- College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
- College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
- College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
- College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- Other
- None of the above
02 How many years of experience do you have in warehouse experience?
- Fewer than three (3) years
- Three (3) or more years
03 Out of the experience in the above question, how many years have been at a large warehouse facility or leading others in the receipt, storage, issuance, and inventory of a wide variety of stock items or other specialized parts and equipment?
- Fewer than one (1) year
- One (1) year or more
04 This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
- State of CA, Class A Driver's License
- State of CA, Class B Driver's License
- State of CA, Class C Driver's License
- I do not posses a State of California Driver's License but I can obtain one
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one
05 Do you have experience in (Please select all that apply):
- Driving a delivery truck/van
- Providing customer service in a shipping and receiving department/environment
- Delivering materials on a route from a centralized warehouse to multiple locations within an established timeframe.
06 Describe in detail your experience in shipping & receiving as related to receiving, documenting, processing, and moving of deliveries/materials. 07 Please describe your experience with inventory control (audits, discrepancies, cost control). Required Question