Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate

SEIU Clerk IV (Grade 031) SEIU Hourly Rate: $31.44 (Step 76) to $41.10 (Step 99)

Reports To

The Expeditor Clerk provides challenging and complex clerical and inventory control support to Shop Management, supervision, mechanics and technicians in a maintenance shop environment.

This is a specialist clerical class which requires both clerical skills to document and track the repair status of varied electronic, electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical components and equipment as well as skill in operating materials-handling equipment to move such components and other materials to appropriate work and storage areas throughout the District. This job class is distinguished from the general clerical classes in that the operation of a forklift and other materials handling equipment is required.

Selection Process

All SEIU Local 1021 members MUST submit their bid forms in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid.

Online or paper applications are considered to provide supplemental information and should not be considered a substitution for the bid form itself.

Current Non-SEIU employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current Non-SEIU employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

1. Ensures that components received for in-house repair are accompanied by the proper documentation.
   
2. Completes necessary forms and/or logs and routes them to the proper repair area or work location.
   
3. Ensures that repaired equipment, parts, supplies and components being returned to active use have been inspected and have the proper documentation for tracking and reporting purposes.
   
4. Initiates warranty return and repair procedures, completing the appropriate forms and ensuring that the equipment or component is returned to the appropriate supplier.
   
5. Documents items to be repaired by outside vendors and arranges for their shipment.
   
6. Performs varied and responsible general clerical assistance related to the repair function.
   
7. Receives and screens telephone calls; provides factual information which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures and the use of tact and judgment.
   
8. Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms and form letters, specifications, and specialized documents using a typewriter or word processor.
   
9. Proofreads and checks typed materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies.
   
10. Maintains and processes payroll records.
    
11. Establishes and maintains varied office files.
    
12. Researches materials from various sources and prepares periodic or special reports.
    
13. May use an on-line or personal computer and standard office software in the course of the work.
    
14. Uses materials handling equipment including a forklift to move and place various components and equipment.

Education
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
Experience
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time verifiable clerical experience. Inventory control or parts handling experience preferred. Experience in a shop setting is preferred.
Substitution
None
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess sufficient strength and mobility to lift and move components weighing up to 120 pounds with proper equipment and to push carts weighing up to 1000 pounds.
Must operate varied materials handling equipment which could include a 4,000-pound capacity forklift.

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing, and business letter writing
• The operation of standard office equipment, including an on-line or personal computer system
• Principles of and the use of equipment related to material handling
• Safety procedures for moving heavy objects
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
• Basic inventory control and inventory record keeping practices and methods
• Basic business arithmetic

• Operating word processing and personal computer equipment
• Completing forms accurately and completely
• Organizing and maintaining a variety of detailed records and files
• Researching, compiling and summarizing varied informational materials and preparing periodic and special reports
• Operating a forklift and/or other materials handling equipment
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations
• Typing accurately at a rate of 35 net words per minute from printed copy
• Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.