Job Description

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Stores Manager – Water Department (Pipeline Division)

Location: 2409 E. 18th St.

Pay: $20.48–$30.71 per hour

Schedule: Various shifts and hours

Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Supervise stock operations by planning and assigning work to stock staff so materials are available when crews need them.
• Maintain accurate inventory records to support timely replenishment and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Estimate stock needs and recommend inventory level adjustments based on operational demand.
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance before approval for payment.
• Coordinate with department staff to improve inventory processes and respond to changing material needs.
• Review inventory results and recommend updates to procedures to improve efficiency and control.

What success looks like

• Inventory levels consistently support pipeline operations without delays
• Stock records are accurate, organized, and audit-ready
• Deliveries are verified promptly and invoices are approved on time
• Stock staff understand priorities and complete work efficiently
• Inventory procedures improve based on review and results

What you get

• Stable public-sector employment with long-term job security
• Leadership opportunity supervising staff and managing operations
• Hands-on impact supporting essential water infrastructure

Why this role matters

Reliable pipeline operations depend on having the right materials at the right time. This role ensures crews can work safely and efficiently, directly supporting dependable water service for the community.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years experience in the requisition, receipt, storage, control, and issuance of a large variety of materials, tools, parts, fuels, or other stock items. Such experience is to be of an increasingly responsible nature including 2 years at the level of Stock Clerk. Must pass a preemployment drug screen and physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).

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