Wayne County is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and alongside the Detroit River. Our unique corner of Michigan offers a special blend of opportunities for residents and businesses. Wayne County is home to 34 cities and nine townships, each with its own distinctive character, and is the home to nearly 1.8 million residents. As a resident of Wayne County, you can enjoy services, support, and recreation, which makes the county a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We are committed to providing our communities with quality services and facilities that will make them thrive. If you are committed to serving our communities and residents, join our team!

Storekeepers in the Department of Public Services are responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing supplies; filling customer requisitions; preparing documentation for supplies received, rejected and issued; entering data into a computer; taking periodic inventories; keeping stock in order; cleaning the stockroom; loading supplies such as oil drums, cement bags, cement blocks, castings, etc., which may weigh several hundred pounds; be able to operate a fork lift; climb ladders in order to stock or retrieve supplies; and capable of lifting stock weighing less than 75 lbs.

Storekeepers are also located in the Sheriff's Department, Management and Budget, the Health Department and the Juvenile Detention Facility. Responsibilities include: filling requisitions, keeping records of goods received and distributed; and picking up orders from the central stockroom as well as delivering stock to various sites.

In addition to the above duties, Storekeepers in the Nutrition Services Division are also responsible for properly receiving/storing and rotating all food supplies and maintaining stock according to the standards established by the Michigan Department of Public Health.

At the time of application and appointment, applicants must have:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; AND

• A valid State of Michigan Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record. (INDICATE MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION.)

Candidates may be rejected for an unsatisfactory criminal background check related to this classification. Candidates must be in good physical condition and capable of lifting heavy items. As a condition of employment, appointees must: 1. Maintain good physical condition and the ability to perform all duties including lifting heavy items up to 75 pounds. 2. Qualify for and obtain a permit, within their probationary period (to be issued by DPS), to operate a forklift in accordance with State Regulations.

This position does require assessments:

A Physical Skills assessment (pass/fail) will be administered to determine physical agility and strength required for the job.

A Written assessment (55%) multiple choice will be administered covering basic math skills, knowledge of inventory, storekeeping, and record keeping practices and related knowledge.

Personal Qualifications Interview will be rated at (45%).

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649- 3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.

Candidates must pass all the tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list. In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or other such tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.

PURPOSE The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain in effect for six (6) months but may be extended. All lists will remain in existence until exhausted or terminated by the Department of Personnel/Human Resources. This is a continuous examination and ranking on the eligible list will be subject to change as names are added to and removed from the list.

GENERAL INFORMATION Pay Rate and Fringe Benefits: Appointments will usually be made at the minimum rate with annual increases where applicable. Payment is on a bi-weekly basis. Employees receive liberal fringe benefits, which include vacation pay, sick leave pay, health care insurance, optical, dental, long term disability, life insurance and a retirement plan.

How to Apply: Apply online at: www.waynecounty.com/jobs. The application will be used for determining eligibility for admission to the examination and as a basis for rating experience and training.

Investigation and Probationary Period: An investigation of character and past employment will be conducted. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent, in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreements.

Veteran's Preference: Honorably discharged war veterans who receive passing grades on examinations will have ten (10) points added to their final earned examination scores and those who have a service connected disability will have five (5) points added to their score, for a possible total of fifteen (15) additional points. Requests for and proof of eligibility must be submitted at the time of the examination.