Warehouse Manager

City of San Diego Public Utilities Department

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,094.40–$69,888 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Employee Benefits, Forklift, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Materials Planning, Pallet Jack, People Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
9 days ago

Warehouse Manager

Salary

$58,094.40 - $69,888.00 Annually

Location

City of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Number

MA-T11867-202607

Business Area

2000 - Public Utilities

Opening Date

07/03/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Warehouse Manager positions supervise and coordinate the activities of several City storage facilities; supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates; maintain adequate stock levels; assist in preparation and execution of auctions; supervise the receiving, storing and shipping of surplus and salvage equipment and materials; plan the layout of materials at several storage facilities; assist in preparing budget estimates of needed equipment; resolve stock discrepancies and inquiries by contacting vendors and/or other City department personnel; write reports and correspondence; create and maintain standard operating procedures; maintain records; supervise adherence to safety rules and regulations pertaining to storeroom procedures, equipment, and handling of hazardous materials; may operate forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

  • Employees in job classifications represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27

  • 2% effective 7/1/28

  • 2% effective 1/1/29

  • Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

  • Warehouse Manager employees may be required to work standby shifts for which they may receive an additional 5% in pay.

  • Warehouse Manager employees may be required to work overtime.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

  • Two years of full-time experience performing storeroom/warehouse operations as a PRIMARY responsibility, including the storage, maintenance, and ordering of materials, supplies, and equipment. Qualifying experience MUST include one year of full-time experience supervising personnel engaged in receiving, storing, and issuing materials, supplies and equipment.
  • One year of full-time experience as a Storekeeper II with the City of San Diego.

NOTES:

  • Qualifying experience MUST include computerized inventory control.
  • City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Drivers License is required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE(S):

  • Experience with computer software or related equipment pertaining to property and supply inventories.
  • Knowledge of wastewater/water parts and supplies.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

  • For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 1 - July 3, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).

Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees.

01

I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?

  • Current city employee
  • Former city employee
  • Current & former city employee
  • None of the above

03

If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.

04

The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?

  • Yes
  • No

05

How many years of full-time experience do you have performing storeroom/warehouse operations as a PRIMARY responsibility, including the storage, maintenance, and ordering of materials, supplies, and equipment?

  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

06

In which of the following areas do you have full-time storeroom/warehouse operations experience as it relates to materials, supplies, and equipment?

  • Storage
  • Maintenance
  • Ordering
  • None of the above

07

Describe your full-time experience performing storeroom/warehouse operations in the following areas as it relates to materials, supplies, and equipment: a. Storage; b. maintenance; c. ordering. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."

08

How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising personnel engaged in receiving, storing, and issuing materials, supplies and equipment?

  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

09

Describe your experience supervising personnel engaged in receiving, storing, and issuing materials, supplies, and equipment. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

10

Specify the total number of years of full-time experience you have as a Storekeeper II with the City of San Diego.

  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

11

Does your storeroom/warehouse operations experience include computerized inventory control?

  • Yes
  • No

12

Describe your experience with computerized inventory control. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

Required Question

Employer City of San Diego

Address 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P

San Diego, California, 92101

Phone (619) 236-6400

(619) 236-6358

Website http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/

About the Company

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City of San Diego Public Utilities Department