Warehouse Supervisor

Salary: $49.61 - $54.69 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 0305-26
Department: City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Description
Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma are establishing an eligible list for Warehouse Supervisor, with an immediate vacancy in Tacoma WaterThis position oversees a large and diverse warehouse operation supporting critical construction, maintenance, and repair activities. In this role, you'll ensure materials and equipment are efficiently received, stored, tracked, and distributed while maintaining accurate inventory controls and a safe, well-organized operation.

You'll supervise and support a team of warehouse employees, collaborate with internal customers and vendors to meet operational needs, and use your knowledge of warehouse systems and inventory management to help ensure crews have the resources they need, when they need them. If you're ready to bring your warehouse expertise and supervisory skills to work that directly supports essential public services, we invite you to apply.
Essential Duties:

• Oversee, coordinate and direct the work of warehouse employees in procurement storage and disbursement of a large variety of supplies, materials and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair operations; monitor work in progress and assure security of inventory
• Prepare requisitions for specialized equipment and materials; access requirement needs; oversee disposal of scrap materials and surplus sale
• Oversee and monitor the maintenance of the computerized inventory control system; manage required inventories to assure the timely, cost-effective and efficient receipt and distribution of materials, equipment and stock
• May prepare annual operating budget and monitor expenditures
• Monitor and authorize for payment shipments received for stock; monitor and assign loading charges and authorize for payment non-stock shipment received
• Inspect freight shipments for damage; reject damaged freight in compliance with established guidelines and regulations
• Contact or communicate with various personnel, departments, outside agencies and organizations, vendors, contractors and others to coordinate work activities and requirements and to provide and receive information and services
• Supervise and evaluate the work of two assigned personnel; interview prospective employees; recommend hiring, promotions, disciplinary action and termination as appropriate; train subordinates in appropriate work and safety procedures
• Authorize shop work, equipment repairs and maintenance in the assigned warehouse
• Prepare and review a variety of correspondence, memorandum and reports as required; prepare and maintain various files and records related to warehouse operation and personnel
• Attend a variety of meetings, seminars and programs as required
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications


An equivalent combination to: Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses in material and inventory control and five years' increasingly responsible experience in procurement, storing, issuance and inventory control of a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment including two years' experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by an evaluation committee. Each applicant will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to describe all relevant experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and Local 483. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $49.61 - $54.69
Get Assistance
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Communication with the City of Tacoma
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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an equivalent combination to the following?- Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level courses in material and inventory control AND- Five years' increasingly responsible experience in procurement, storing, issuance and inventory control of a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment including two years' experience in a supervisory or lead capacity*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes
• No

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This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Washington State Driver's License by their time of appointment, if selected. Do you currently possess a valid Washington State Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one by time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST: Questions #5-8 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to any of your application materials, and will provide scores based solely upon your answers to the questions. Your answers must stand on their own merit. DO NOT RESPOND WITH "SEE RESUME" in lieu of answering this question, as raters will not have access to your resume or application and this will result in a score of 0 points and you will fail the test. Your score on the experience and training test will ONLY reflect your response to the questions asked.

Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #5-8.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience (Include dates and duties assigned) with setting up, running and maintaining a warehouse.
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Describe your experience in using or implementing electronic inventory control systems. Include what system or systems you have used or implemented.
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Given the opportunity to start from scratch in a warehouse, in 200 words or less, describe five things you believe are a must to implement and why you selected these five.
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Describe the most difficult employee work performance related situation you have had to deal with as a supervisor. What was the issue, and how did you handle it? What was the resolution?
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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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