PRINCIPAL INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Performs technical evaluations of vehicle parts, components, and mechanical/electrical systems and manages the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) in support of Inventory Control and Materiel Planning.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 2, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Maintains asset management data updates and any other changes

• Reviews, validates, and corrects technical data on item catalog records

• Develops, maintains, updates, and publishes useful, reliable electronic documentation for the electronic parts catalog (EPC) to ensure useful, accurate, and effective receipt and inspection of parts and equipment

• Resolves exceptions and other issues related to material receipts

• Develops and maintains unit procedural documentation

• Develops and administers the Quality Receiving and Inspection process

• Interprets manufacturer and vendor data for specifications and fitment

• Evaluates information received from manufacturers and Metro users, determines appropriate content, and prepares and applies updates to the EPC

• Identifies and plans parts needs for rail and bus fleets, including appropriate stocking quantities

• Reviews the accuracy and integrity of all EPC data

• Edits EPC pages using content editor software

• Enhances the usefulness of the EPC by including maintenance cycles, patterns, and procedures

• Identifies opportunities to reduce the expense and improve the availability of the revenue vehicle parts inventory

• Coordinates with Inventory staff to update and improve EPC records and resolve parts quality problems

• Resolves issues with internal and external clients

• Represents department management in technical meetings

• Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees

• Travels to divisions to provide technical support and evaluate EPC problems

• Travels to manufacturer sites to assist in initial EPC development

• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  May be required to perform other related job duties
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

Experience

• Five years of relevant experience operating a computerized parts database, including experience supporting the repair and maintenance of transit vehicle systems; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience operating a computerized parts database and supporting the repair and maintenance of transit vehicle systems
• Experience developing, maintaining, and publishing electronic documentation for an electronic parts catalog (EPC)
• Experience ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of parts and equipment receipt and inspection through EPC documentation

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of inventory management
• Transit vehicle systems, components, and parts
• Transit vehicle maintenance patterns and frequencies
• Principles and procedures of quality receiving and inspection
• Other transit related part items such as, but not limited to, chemicals, material safety data sheets, custodial, and maintenance of way

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Utilizing asset management software
• Maintaining Electronic Parts Catalog
• Compiling, interpreting, and analyzing data both in writing and drawings
• Recognizing and evaluating problems, developing effective recommendations, and implementing solutions
• Communicating with others effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally and effectively with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Applicable computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Comprehend manufacturer parts descriptions
• Edit an electronic data base using content editor software
• Understand and resolve the needs of EPC users
• Prioritize work and projects
• Complete projects on time and within budget
• Prepare reports and correspondence
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High noise environment
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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