Materials Manager (Park Management)

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for material management activities within an assigned department including purchasing activities, fleet salvage procedures and parts inventory; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, fleet or transportation management; and

Four (4) years of materials management experience; and

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive materials management program
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Modern and complex principles and practices of purchasing
• Operational characteristics of automotive equipment and parts, inventory control and distribution systems
• Principles and practices of accounting and administrative procedures
• Principles and techniques of specification writing and development
• Principles of computerized fleet information systems
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Compile and analyze data to achieve desired results
• Deal tactfully and effectively with customers and suppliers
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation