Salary
$31,200.00 - $34,434.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
2025181055021ssl
Department
Fire Department
Division
Fire Apparatus Stores
Opening Date
07/21/2025
Closing Date
7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
7450-Service Employees International Union Local 5
Description
DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
STOREKEEPER
Under general supervision, receives, stores, and issues supplies and maintains records in a small storeroom; assists in the supervision of a large stores operation; directs the work activities of employees engaged in specialized stores activities.
Examples of Duties
- Maintains a variety of records that include, but are not limited to, perpetual inventory records, and time records of field crews.
- Receives, stores, and disburses stock, equipment and tools.
- Prepares requisitions for purchases and offers suggestions to superiors by showing facts of consumption from records maintained.
- Devises methods and locates places for storing materials and supplies.
- Devises methods of keeping records.
- Directs and oversees the work of employees engaged in stores activities.
- Contacts vendors to secure prices.
- Monitors a petty cash fund.
- Consults manufacturers and catalogues for specifications.
- Ensures that storeroom and/or yards are kept in clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains records as required including, but not limited to, records of the work performed, and costs and quantities of supplies furnished for particular jobs.
- Operates automotive vehicles and mechanized materials handling equipment such as forklifts and dollies.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):
- High school graduation or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience in handling and issuing supplies, and maintaining related clerical records.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Licensing and Certifications
For assignment to positions involving the driving of a motor vehicle or forklift, a valid State of Michigan Operator License is required.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 07/17/2025
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of contemporary perpetual inventory records and accepted purchasing practices of a large organization.
- Knowledge of customer service best practices for providing excellent customer that will build and maintain a satisfied customer base.
- Skill in maintaining various supply records and in handling and sorting of materials.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and using software pertinent to materials handling.
- Ability to direct the work of others.
- Ability to devise handling and storing methods.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with departmental personnel and the public.
Physical Demands
Work involves frequent standing, walking, and stooping/kneeling.
Work Environment
- Employees must possess sufficient physical agility to maneuver through storerooms, storage yards and warehouses.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
- Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
- In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
- Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.