Storekeeper/Acquisitions Specialist II - CL

City of Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR
2 days ago

$32.14–$39.33 Per Hour

Highlights

About the position: The Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II - CL) is a member of a team responsible for performing work tasks in support of managing materials, such as purchasing, receiving, storing, and disbursing goods and services including stock and non-stock items working in outside yard areas and/or indoor storage facilities, as well as maintaining control of bureau assets in accordance with acceptable inventory control principles and practices. Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with sound inventory and materials management principles with the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Portland, OR
Salary	$32.14–$39.33 Per Hour

Description

Storekeeper/Acquisitions Specialist II - CL

Salary

$32.14 - $39.33 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00699

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Position

The current vacancy is with the Bureau of Transportation; this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other bureaus throughout the City.

Job Appointment: Regular, Fulltime

Work Schedule: Flexible Schedule; Eight/Nine/Ten - Hour Shifts Monday - Friday

Work Location: Multiple Locations: 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 and 3150 North Mississippi Avenue, Portland OR 97227

Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

Union Representation: This classification is represented by Portland City Laborers 483 (PCL). To view this labor agreement, please go to http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. If you are a PCL-represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

The City of Portland is seeking a Materials Specialist II (Storekeeper/Acquisition Specialist II-CL) to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation!

What you'll get to do:

Advise and ensure adherence to appropriate purchasing procedures/regulations to other bureau staff.
Requisition and or purchase supplies, equipment, and services up to delegated limit. Receive, stock, issue, disburse, ship, and dispose of materials, coordinates efforts with other staff, various end users, and vendors; assures compliance of received materials with applicable technical specifications and communicates any special handling and storage requirements.
Reconcile procurement card statements; prepare invoices for payment and may maintain petty cash
Create and maintain computer records and perform other tasks as assigned while maintaining a safe, orderly, clean distribution environment
Serve as the primary resource on technical issues related to the function, responds to calls to work during emergencies and may be trained and appointed as a team member of City of Portland/Bureau Emergency Management Structure for Logistics.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment, including use of large articulated front-end loaders.

Who you are:

Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and maintain flexibility and understanding when reacting to various situations in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent Communicator: An effective communicator to diverse groups of technical and non-technical individuals, and who is proficient verbally, electronically, and in writing while utilizing confidentiality when needed
Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions.
Results Driven: This position is high pace, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can effectively manage competing priorities with a focus on finishing tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
Ethically minded: Public employees have an absolute obligation to put the publics interest before their own direct or indirect personal interests. This position has a direct relationship to maintain the public's trust and confidence while investing the City's funds.
Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. In this case, fiscal responsibility is extremely important. You have the ability and are passionate about ensuring fiscal responsibility in your role as a purchasing agent.

The current vacancy is with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Bureau of Environmental Services and Portland Bureau of Transportation.

Current Vacancy Information:

Position Summary:

Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Public Works Services This position will provide goods and services through our Materials Distribution Centers located at our Albina Yard facility on North Mississippi Avenue and the Kerby MDC on N. Kerby Avenue. Each position will flex/rotate between both locations with other staff. This position will be trained to operate multiple types of material handling equipment and become certified to operate when required. To keep Portland moving, our MDCs supply all the materials to maintain the transportation infrastructure and we equip and support its craftspeople. This will involve using multiple sizes and types of material handling equipment including large articulated front loaders in a heavy industrial environment in all weather conditions. This includes using City fleet to pick up and transport materials to warehouse/yard locations or crew worksites in the field. Public Works Services is considered essential during emergency conditions, and all employees are called on to support and respond to the Citys transportation and logistics needs as first-line responders.

Because this position is considered essential, it will require reporting to work during inclement weather emergencies.

About the bureaus:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses with access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visitwww.portlandoregon.gov/pbot.

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
We value our customers and partners.
We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
We urge respectful communication and transparency.
We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is now hiring talented individuals from diverse backgrounds seeking opportunities to collaborate, innovate and invest in their futures.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720

Questions?

Tami Larison, Senior Recruiter

Tamara.Larison@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

Experience with sound inventory and materials management principles with the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions.
Experience evaluating, selecting, and purchasing goods/services/materials and following applicable laws/regulations/codes as they relate to purchasing.
Experience communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service to a variety of diverse customers.
Ability to read & apply technical specifications related to a product and effectively explain the range and application of goods and services to diverse customers.
Experience using standard computer software and computer-assisted business software such as automated inventory control and asset management database control software like SAP, Oracle (Synergen), Infor Operations and Regulations (O&R), MAXIMO, MicroMain, Bartender, and/or other similar software programs.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and utilize problem solving skills to create solutions and process improvements.

Must also possess:

A valid state drivers license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire
Forklift certification - within 3 months of hire for assigned equipment (training provided)

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between August 24, 2026, to September 8, 2026

Required Application Materials:

Résumé
Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans' Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.
All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process by the closing date and time.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 7, 2026

An evaluation of each applicants training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the date you receive your minimum qualification evaluation results to request a review or discuss your evaluation. Please refer to City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for full details.
Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of September 14, 2026

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early October 2026

The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: October 2026

Step 6: Start Date: October to November 2026

A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers.

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veterans administration letter stating your disability. Veterans preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

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Do you have experience with sound inventory and materials management principles and the ability to apply those principles, effectively and efficiently, to maintain multiple material distribution center sites under various and sometimes challenging conditions?

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