Materials Specialist (Valley Springs/Pardee)

An immediate position is available at East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD) Pardee Center based at Pardee Reservoir near Valley Springs, approximately 85 miles from EBMUD headquarters in Oakland.

The Materials Specialist coordinates the procurement, receipts, storage, inventory, transportation, issuance, and recording of materials, supplies, tools, parts, or equipment for various large water supply facilities and work groups; performs storekeeping and materials handling duties; and exercises independent judgment and action in coordinating procurement of materials and services. Duties include:

Administrative

*Ensuring purchases and service costs are effectively controlled to meet budget limits

*Utilizing system to track and update invoice and purchase transactions

*Maintaining records of purchases, requisitions, invoices, inventory records, vendor files, annual purchase orders, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and other related documents

*Providing technical input and supporting modernization efforts of inventory management systems

Procurement and Acquisition

*Performing parts, materials, equipment, and vendor research

*Using drawings, parts lists, specifications, and verbal or written communication from other staff to procure the necessary parts, materials, and services

*Coordinating the scheduling, delivery, return, and payment for rental equipment

*Using knowledge of materials, supplies, tools, and equipment used in water, wastewater, public works, mechanical maintenance, and construction to effectively perform job duties

*Establishing critical parts and materials list and vendor contact lists

*Ensuring that EBMUD Small Business Enterprise vendors are utilized when possible

*Ensuring that EBMUD purchasing procedures for services, materials, and equipment are administered appropriately

*Initiating material reorder when stock level reaches reorder point

*Organizing and managing the services of outside vendors

Storekeeping/Warehouse

*Operating a forklift to load, unload, move, and stock materials, supplies, and equipment

*Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area

*Unpacking and inspecting deliveries for damage and order completion; storing received merchandise in a logical and orderly fashion; preparing materials for shipment

*Maintaining inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment; making necessary stock level adjustments; establishing reorder points; ensuring inventory movements are recorded on computer or manually

*Picking up and delivering materials, parts, supplies, and equipment from various places to prevent work delays or to enhance productivity; locating parts and materials and filling stock orders

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to learn and research unfamiliar materials, equipment, and processes; stay organized and communicate effectively using appropriate tools and technology; and work safely and confidently in a hands-on operational environment involving materials, equipment, and physical tasks. Experience supporting operations, repairs, maintenance, or capital improvements in a utility, industrial, construction, warehouse, or similar environment is desirable.

The salary range is $8,621 per month, increasing to $9,052, $9,505, and $9,980 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

1.A high school diploma or its equivalent.

2.Three years of increasingly responsible storekeeping experience, two years of which must have been at the level of EBMUD's Storekeeper II classification.

3.Possession of a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

4.Physical characteristics to perform both the field and office aspects of the job including dexterity, stamina, and strength to load and unload materials of various bulk and weight, including objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

5.Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a panel interview, expected to be held in September.

4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the immediate vacancy at the Pardee Section (Valley Springs) as well as others that may occur over the next 12 to 24 months.

5.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.