Job Description

PETROLEUM SUPPLIES SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE 04160

Effective Date:	08/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to operate bulk fuel storage facilities at two locations and to supervise the distribution of petroleum products, tires, and batteries throughout the City. The incumbent is responsible for product receipt, inspection, custody, and disbursement and for the update and retention of inventory records. Direct supervision is exercised over Stores Clerks and Equipment Operators. The Petroleum Supplies Supervisor works under the general supervision of the Inventory Management Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages a petroleum operation and supervises employees involved in the receipt, inspection, custody, and disbursement of products;
• Procures and controls petroleum supplies;
• Establishes procedures for fuel, tires, and petroleum products inventory management;
• Establishes and manages an industrial and vehicle accident prevention program;
• Provides for product inspection and quality assurance testing;
• Coordinates supplier deliveries;
• Coordinates distribution of fuel, tires, and petroleum products;
• Ensures contract compliance and integrity;
• Assists in the purchasing of fuel, tires, and petroleum products;
• Serves as a resource for technical issues regarding fuel storage and disbursement;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The function and capabilities of fuel storage system components.
• Effective supervisory practices.
• Storage and distribution of fuel and petroleum products.
• Common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms, shipment, taxes, and payment for fuel and petroleum products.
• Arizona Department of Transportation, State, County, and City ordinances and laws relating to hazardous materials.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Communicate orally in the English language with customers, co-workers, and the public in face-to-face one-to-one settings or using a telephone.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Make arithmetical computations (multiplication, division, percentage calculations, addition, and subtraction).
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five years of experience in the storage and distribution of fuel and petroleum products, including two years of supervisory experience. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.