Section Manager II/III - Inventory Management

CA-Orange County, SECTION MANAGER II/III - Inventory Management Contracts Administration & Materials Management (CAMM) OCTA The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is the county's primary transportation agenc.

OCTA

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is the county’s primary transportation agency. OCTA creates funds and delivers efficient transportation for Orange County. We keep Orange County moving with extensive bus and Para transit service, Metrolink commuter rail service, the 91 Express Lanes Toll Road, motorist services and freeway, street and road improvement projects. For all of the exceptional services that we provide, OCTA has received the 2005 Outstanding Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transportation Association.





The Position

Manage the Material management function and inventory control processes including but not limited to the planning, organization, warehousing, replenishing, and surplusing cycles for inventory of part and material, as well as warranty programs for vehicles, parts and equipment in compliance with the Agency’s procedures and safety standards.

This position will also supervise the activities at our three operating facilities.





The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of principles and materials management, inventory control, accounting, warehouse, with progressive management experience with emphasis to negotiate contracts and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.





Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in public/business administration, Logistics or related field with approximately five to nine years of progressively responsible experience in a inventory management, warehouse and four years supervision preferably in a union environment. APICS Certification is preferred.







Compensation and Benefits

The Authority has a comprehensive management salary and benefits plan designed to recognize and reward outstanding performance. The specific features of the program include:



* Salary:

Section Manager II $64,688 - $99,112 per year depending on qualifications.

Section Manager III $72,737 - $111,009 per year depending on qualifications.



* Retirement:

Employees do not pay into the Social Security system, except for 1.45 of gross

Income, which is paid into the Medicare portion of Social Security. Instead, contributions are made to the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) each pay period. OCTA makes a contribution on your behalf and a contribution on the Authority’s behalf. Employees are eligible to retire at age fifty and after completing ten yeas of service.



* Deferred Compensation Plan:

The 457 (b) Deferred compensation Plan provides you with the opportunity to invest a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis. OCTA will make a matching contribution of 1% of base pay after 5 years of service; 2% of base pay for employees with 10 or more years of service; and 3% of base pay for employees with 20 or more years of service.



* Vacation:

Two (2) weeks paid vacation during the first two years. Three (3) weeks paid vacation after two years. Four (4) weeks paid vacation after nine years.



* Holidays:

Eleven (11) paid holidays per year, which includes four (4) personal paid holidays.



* Sick leave:

Nine (9) days accrued per year increasing to twelve (12) days after three (3) years of service.



* Medical and Dental Insurance:

Medical—Choice of three plans (Kaiser HMO, CIGNA HMO and CIGNA OAP)

Dental—Choice of two plans (SmileSaver HMO and MetLife PPO Plan)

Vision—Choice of two plans (Vision Service Plan for CIGNA members and Kaiser for Kaiser Members)

Authority pays 80% or more of employee/dependent premium for medical/dental/vision coverage.





* Life Insurance:

Equivalent to two times the employee’s annual salary.



* Educational Reimbursement:

Up to $2,000 per year including reimbursement for textbook costs.



* Other Benefits:

- Deferred Compensation Plan

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Alternative Workweek Schedules

- Computer Reimbursement

- Ergonomic/Wellness Programs

- Employee Assistance Program