Logistics Courier

Logistics Courier

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking a qualified individual for the part-time position of Logistics Courier. This position is within the Fire Department.

Work Schedule: This position typically works 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time, depending upon the needs of the program or department.

Position Description: Under direct supervision, picks-up, distributes and delivers mail to District facilities; processes outgoing inter-office mail; picks-up and delivers supplies and materials for and on behalf of the District; assists with storage and inventory control; drives a District vehicle while performing delivery tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Information: The Logistics Courier salary range is between $18.95- $20.48 per hour. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge, and shall be no more than the mid-point of the salary range.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

• Picks up, sorts, and delivers inter-departmental mail, packages, and materials to District offices, fire stations, facilities, and other places of business.
• Keeps shelves and goods clean, neatly arranged, and properly inventoried;
• Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
• Operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts in the course of moving supplies.
• Operates a Department vehicle safely and in compliance with District and Department policies.
• Performs periodic routine trips to area hospitals to retrieve District owned medical equipment
• Uses a computer to complete, maintain, and retrieve information on work assignments, keep records, prepare reports, and communicate electronically as necessary; Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, early mornings, weekends, holidays, after hour calls, or other needs of the department.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 6 months in a customer service position. Preference will be given for one (1) year of full-time experience in a warehouse, shipping and receiving unit or other related field that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities prescribed for the class of Logistics Courier. Preference will also be given to applicants who have completed a Fire Intern program through an accredited Community College.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment;
• Must obtain a valid forklift operator certification within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, practices, and procedures of material and supplies storage, maintenance, processing, inventory, and distribution;
• Safe work practices including, but not limited to, safe and effective use of hand and power tools, light and heavy equipment including forklift;
• Computer database programs, desktop publishing and word processing in currently used programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel;
• Basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine;
• Basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.

Ability to:

• Manage tasks, prioritize, and utilize time effectively without direct supervision;
• Follow procedures for ensuring that adequate stocks are available when needed;
• Learn and apply HIPAA regulations as it relates to the transportation and handling of EMS records;
• Operate light machinery and a variety of hand and power tools and forklift as directed;
• Effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public;
• Proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident reports, incident reports, and inventory lists, e-mail and calendars using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents such as, but not limited to, time sheets, safety manuals, instruction manuals, personnel handbook, policies and procedures.
• Mobility: occasional sitting and use of keyboard; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders, crawling and twisting, while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects up to one hundred (100) pounds while performing inventory, stocking and repairs, loading trucks with materials, supplies and equipment;
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; occasional computer use; occasional color and depth vision;
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and occasional typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, hand trucks, pallet lifts, hand and power tools;
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone;
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone;
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, equipment trailer, pallet lifts, and forklifts;
• Exposures: frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration, dust, dirt, chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances; transportation and handling of EMS equipment includes potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Typical Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. Inside work is primarily in a typical warehouse environment on a year-round basis in various types of weather and temperature including seasonal conditions such as extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and moisture. This position requires significant travel each day to multiple sites in a CSD vehicle. Some work is accomplished in an indoor office setting.

Supplemental Information

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and apply by the final filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

• Supplemental Questions: The supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as a part of the supplemental screening.

• Supplemental Screening: The district will review the responses to the supplemental questions of all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates in the applicant pool will be selected to continue in the selection process.

Interview: The most qualified candidates from the supplemental review will be invited to an interview. Should you need accommodation please contact Human Resources.

Conditional Offer Procedures - Candidates selected from the assessment will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

• Background Check: A State of California, Department of Justice criminal background check.
• Medical Clearance: A clear tuberculosis screening and a clear drug screening will be required.
• Work Eligibility: The District participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the US.

Please Note: Part-time employment with the District is on an "at-