AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANAGER                                                         0323

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class organizes, manages and operates storage facilities for automotive parts, equipment and tools.  Responsibility is included for overseeing and maintaining inventory records, and supervision is exercised over Automotive Parts Clerks and assis­tant employees. Duties require heavy lifting and use of devices such as fork lifts, skid jacks and dollies.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Establishes procedures for and participates in the issuance of automotive parts, tools and equipment;

            Oversees and maintains inventory records of automotive parts, entering such variables as item, quantity received, quantity dispensed, vendor, purchase order number, and cost;

            Maintains records of all parts numbers and prices;

            Inspects received items to assure conformance with purchase orders and specifications;

            Monitors periodic inventories of stored items, compiles reports of stock on hand and patterns of stock flow;

            Assists in the budget preparation for the automotive parts storage facility;

            Purchases automotive parts by telephone or written orders, referring to parts catalogs as necessary and applying applicable discounts;

            May pick up and deliver automotive parts.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of storekeeping methods, procedures and organization; thorough knowledge of automotive parts, supplies, tools and equipment; knowledge of purchasing procedures; knowledge of arithmetic; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to identify automotive parts and use parts catalogs; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to lift heavy items and use lifting devices; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the posi­tion.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in automotive parts storekeeping.

 

NOTE: One (1) year of experience in automotive repair or successful completion of either a high school or post high school certificate course in auto mechanics

will be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Automotive Parts Clerk.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

            1.  The ability to lift and stack items weighing 50 pounds.

            2.  At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

 

 

R10/10/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15