Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 by 5:00pm EST

To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE:

• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/4861463/transit-inventory-specialist 

The Transit Inventory Specialist performs responsible administrative and technical work in the development, purchase/ordering, maintenance, issuance, and inventory of parts and supplies for a fleet of light, medium and heavy vehicles, and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Transit Maintenance Manager.

The hiring amount for this position is $26.50 an hour ($55,120.00 Annually). This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. 

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visithttps://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
 

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience related to inventory management processes that include ordering, sourcing parts, stockage, issuing, recordkeeping and accountability for parts and supplies. 

OR

• Completion of the tenth grade AND four (4) years of experience related to inventory management processes that include ordering, sourcing parts, stockage, issuing, recordkeeping and accountability for parts and supplies.  

OR

• Six (6) years of experience related to inventory management processes that include ordering, sourcing parts, stockage, issuing, recordkeeping and accountability for parts and supplies.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Preferred:

• Some experience in the automotive, truck or specialized equipment inventory management field.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria. 
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment physical and pre-employment DMV driving record review.
• Ability to work weeknights, weekends, holidays, and/or weather-related emergency on-call time periods.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.