Storekeeper (Temporary)

Storekeeper (Temporary)

Salary

$56,451.20 - $67,217.28 Annually

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-7190-01 (EXH/FR)

Department

Fire

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

SALARY : $27.14 - $32.32 Hourly

We are accepting applications to fill one Storekeeper (Temporary) vacancy for the County of Santa Barbara. The current vacancy is in the Fire Department. Incumbent will typically work 30-40 hours per week.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Civil Service Rule (CSR) 905 Extra Help Appointment. An extra-help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies. This position is exempt from the Provisions of the Civil Service Rules.

BENEFITS: will be offered once EHX employees reach Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility.

Applicants must check "All Locations" on the application agency-wide question and supplemental questionnaire.

POSITION: Under general supervision, the selected candidate maintains the departments storeroom, including stocking of operational materials and supplies, inventory control and recordkeeping, and purchasing; moves office furniture and equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Plans and performs work that involves ordering, receiving, inspecting, returning, unloading, shelving, packing, labeling, pricing, delivering, and maintaining a perpetual inventory of forms, office supplies, and various types of equipment.
• Rotates stock and arranges for disposal of surplus.
• Keeps records to maintain inventory control, cost containment, and to assure proper stock levels.
• Coordinates freight handling, equipment and furniture moving, and minor repairs.
• Oversees mail handling and courier service.
• To accomplish job duties, uses a computer and operate automotive equipment; may operate a forklift, or other light equipment.

Employment Standards

• Two years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, and recordkeeping; OR,
• One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Utility Clerk, Departmental with Santa Barbara County; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C Drivers License is required at the time of appointment.

Knowledge of: storekeeping and inventory control procedures; recordkeeping and other standard office procedures; care and maintenance of equipment and supplies; safety and security practices; basic mechanical concepts; work and time management techniques; public contact and communication techniques.

Ability to: read, interpret, and carry out written and oral instructions; write legibly; use a computer to prepare written correspondence and maintain routine records, reports and forms; estimate department needs; determine the quality and quantity of materials received in relation to prescribed specifications; perform accurate arithmetical calculations; work under pressure; maintain good working relationships with supervisors, peers, and the public; organize and prioritize work; interpret information contained in parts and service manuals; understand and utilize technical repair terminology and concepts; use a calculator, and operate light machinery that may include a forklift; observe safe work and driving practices.

Physical Conditions: Must be physically able to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds above and below shoulder height, climb ladders and perform continuous standing, walking, reaching, and bending.

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process

• Review application and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The background check includes a Live Scan screening. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement -The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PST, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

01

A valid California Class C Drivers License is required at the time of appointment and must be kept valid throughout the term of employment.

• I understand

02

Are you willing and able to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have current valid OSHA Forklift Certification? (Your certificate number should be listed on your application).

• Yes
• No

04

How many years best describes your professional experience in performing duties in storekeeping, stocking, purchasing and receiving? (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your applications Work History).

• 5 or more years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• I do not have this experience

05

The Storekeeper duties include but are not limited to maintaining a department storeroom, including stocking of operational materials and supplies; inventory control; recordkeeping; purchasing; and moving boxes, containers and equipment. Select the duties related to the Storekeeping position that you have performed in a professional position. (Full details of this experience / position(s) should be listed on your applications Work History). Please select all that apply.

• Inventory Control
• Work orders and tracking of invoices
• Operation of forklift or other light equipment
• Stocking / Warehousing
• Shipping / Receiving
• Mail handling and/or courier service
• Recordkeeping
• Purchasing
• Operation of automotive equipment
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• None of the above. I do not have this experience.

06

Please select the software program(s) that you proficiently utilized in a professional environment. Please select all that apply.

• Work Order Systems (Service Now, Oracle, 3PL, etc.)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Email (Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)
• Internet / Web Searches (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
• None of the above. I do not have this experience.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty