Exam Bulletin - Materials and Stores Supervisor I (CF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Exam Code: EX-3614

Examination Plans Included:

  • MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Bulletin Updates

  • Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.

Classification Details

MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY): $4,214.00 - $5,518.00 per Month

View the MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) classification specification.

Application Instructions

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 12, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. 

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

    3614

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00101508 - MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Either I

One year of experience performing the duties of a Stock Clerk, Warehouse Worker (Correctional Facility) or Warehouse Worker in California state service.

Or II

Two years of experience in a storeroom or warehouse in work involving the receipt and issuance of large volume of varied commodities. (Experience in California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least one year in a class at a level of responsibility at least equivalent to Stock Clerk.)

Special Personal Characteristics:  Strength, good physical agility, and willingness to do heavy manual labor.

Special Physical Characteristics:  Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of incarcerated persons.

Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated persons and/or the protection of personal property.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members.  We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy.  We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into the community.


Position Description

00101508 - MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

A Materials and Stores Supervisor I (Correctional Facility) is the first working supervisory level in the general storekeeping series. Incumbents may either (1) supervise the receipt, storage, issuance, and shipping of a volume of varied supplies requiring moderately complex storage practices in a redistribution or point-of-use warehouse or supply room; or (2) have charge of stores in a small State institution or agency; or (3) assume equivalent duties and responsibilities in assisting a higher-grade warehouse supervisor.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; completion of college-level work in the fields of accounting and/or business administration. 

Positions exist statewide. 

Examination Information

This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1Online ExamContinuous100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

  1. Modern warehousing methods and practices, including the keeping of receiving, shipping, and inventory records;
  2. Freight rates and classifications;
  3. Regulations involved with consolidated freight shipments and stock array systems;
  4. Freight claim procedures;
  5. Operation of motorized material handling equipment;
  6. Inventory and quality control.

Ability to:

  1. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance;
  2. Perform heavy physical labor;
  3. Estimate possible future demands of various supplies based upon past needs;
  4. Direct the work of others;
  5. Keep accurate records and prepare reports of work done;
  6. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action;
  7. Learn the operation of forklifts and other motorized handling equipment.

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the MATERIALS AND STORES SUPERVISOR I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) Classification will be established for:

  • California Correctional Health Care Services

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Preview Materials and Stores Supervisor I, CF Exam

It is important that you read the instructions and definitions carefully. This is not a timed process. Using the rating scales provided, you will be asked to rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks. You will be asked how often/frequently you have performed the task, and then, your level of skill in performing the task. Respond to the statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every statement by marking one option for both of the two scales provided in order to receive credit for your response. You may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.

1.  Assist with the maintenance of an electronic information system such as BIS/SAP to maintain an appropriate stock level on hand.

2.  Attend meetings to share information with others on warehouse operations, policies and procedures, safety, and/or maintenance.

3.  Communicate program goals and objectives utilizing meetings or written memos to warehouse workers to establish work expectations.

4.  Compare the receipt of incoming materials against bills of lading/packing slips to ensure accurate delivery of commodities requested.

5.  Complete purchase documents, quotes, warehouse records, goodsreceived and goods-issued, and/or storeroom supply orders to track inventory.

6.  Conduct periodic internal inspections of materials to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and directives.

7.  Conduct training and safety programs for workers to provide instruction.

8.  Create requisitions for supplies from various units to order departmental/organizational specific supplies.

9.  Determine product specifications in conjunction with a standardized list to ensure that purchases are uniform.

10. Direct and/or accompany vendors/contractors to designated areas to ensure repairs and biohazard pickup are complete.

11. Implement warehouse storage practices to meet demands by adhering to the work standards and guidelines for storage, shipping, and receiving operations.

12. Inspect supplies in a warehouse and outlying storage areas to ensure proper quality, any damage to outer packaging, and item expiration.

13. Keep floors and storage areas clean and orderly to provide a safe working environment.

14. Track inventory records utilizing electronic information systems such as BIS/SAP.

15. Monitor incoming supplies to meet the industry standards.

16. Monitor the inspection of the physical condition of warehouse, warehouse vehicles, and/or equipment to ensure proper maintenance and repair is completed by utilizing work orders and inspection sheets.

17. Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to move large supplies within a warehouse and/or outlying areas.

18. Operate larger box trucks to deliver supplies and equipment.

19. Prepare and maintain reports on supplies to ensure ongoing product quality.

20. Prepare areas for physical inventory by ensuring all receipts or goods issued are entered into an inventory log to prevent overstock of supplies and materials.

21. Prepare materials for delivery utilizing requisitions, material handling equipment, and/or delivery practices to meet demands.

22. Provide training to new warehouse personnel to ensure appropriate methods are used in warehousing functions and equipment usage.

23. Review and process electronic supply orders submitted for inventoried items and present any major concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

24. Store a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment to maintain an adequate stock.

25. Take and complete all appropriate forklift and driving safety courses to meet laws, regulations, and guidelines.

26. Unload all materials into the receiving department to ensure materials are staged for counting and inspection.

27. Physically deliver a wide variety of supplies and equipment to various units/departments to accommodate the needs of the organization.

28. Issue a wide variety of materials, supplies, and equipment to fulfill the needs of personnel and the department/organization.

29. Order a large volume of varied supplies, materials, and equipment to provide adequate quantities for a facility.

30. Receive a wide variety of materials, supplies, and/or equipment to restock and replenish throughout a(n) department/organization.

Testing Departments

  • California Correctional Health Care Services

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Examination Services Section
PO Box 588500, Personnel D-1
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: (916) 691-5894
CPHCSSelectionServices@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State work place. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

California Correctional Health Care Services reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)