Job Description

The Position

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The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Department of Public Works?

Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.



The Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee program was made to help people ages 18 to 30 who live in Oakland get work experience and learn job skills. The program also helps them get better at finding and keeping a job. It focuses on training people to work as Park Attendants, Office Assistants, and Custodians. The goal is to create a strong group of young workers who are interested in



Join us and gain insights from a passionate team of professionals committed to serving a community with a proud and vibrant history.

We are looking for someone who is:

Dependable and reliable

, with strong and consistent attendance. Showing up on time every day is very important for doing well in the training program and as an employee with the City of Oakland.

Adaptable and flexible

, able to adjust quickly to new tasks and changes. You will learn many different things in a short amount of time, so being open to change and willing to take on different assignments will help you succeed--both in the program and as a future full-time employee.

Eager to grow and learn new skills

, especially if you're someone who takes initiative and wants to build a stable, long-term career.

A strong communicator with personal responsibility

, able to talk and work well with your supervisor and coworkers, while also taking ownership of the work you are assigned.

A team player who can also work independently

, able to help on group projects and stay focused when working on your own.

Organized and good at managing time

, able to handle many tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines to keep your work on track.

What you will typically be responsible for:

Performing

general office tasks related to your assigned work area

Answering

phone calls and helping visitors, and directing them to the right person or department

Representing

the City in a professional and respectful way when speaking with callers or visitors

Using

basic office equipment and making copies of documents

Typing

and proofreading labels, forms, envelopes, and file cards

Filing

documents and keeping records organized

Following

office procedures, checking supply levels, and reviewing invoices and packing slips

Sorting

and delivering mail

Helping

the public fill out forms and explaining fees, permits, rules, and services

Performing

other duties as assigned

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will gain job employability skills and tailored help in creating and strengthening a resume, identifying and explaining transferrable skills, applying for City of Oakland jobs, and interviewing. You will develop or enhance your existing skills and talents while building productive relationships with coworkers and Oakland residents. You will participate in tailored trainings to enhance and strengthen social, interpersonal, and career building life-skills that will support your overall personal and professional development. You will make professional connections, learn from the inside about hiring processes, and become familiar with City of Oakland culture to be more prepared and capable to acquire a full time, permanent job with the City of Oakland

A few challenges you might face in this job:

This is a part-time job, and you are not guaranteed to secure a full time, permanent job while you are in this temporary position. Your job assignment may be demanding and engaging from beginning of shift to the end of the workday. Depending on your job assignment, your work shift may require you to do different things from the day before or your work shift will require you to do the same exact thing every work shift. It is highly variable.

Competencies Required:

Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):

Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

Aware of Personal Limits:

if you don't know how to do something or cannot do something alone, ask for help from co-workers, or seek guidance from your supervisor.

Customer Focus:

Attending to the needs and expectations of supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Displaying Ownership and Accountability:

Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results

Safety Focus:

Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

Teamwork:

Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

Writing:

Communicating effectively in writing

Minimum Requirements for Application

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Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the eighth or twelfth grade, depending on assignment.

Experience:

None required.

Desirable Qualifications:

Prior experience in office work, customer service, or related training.

Dependable and punctual, able to communicate clearly, organized, good at managing time and tasks, comfortable using basic office equipment and computers, able to work both independently and with a team, and willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Supplemental Information

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The Recruitment Process:

This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.

All applications received will be forwarded to Oakland Public Works Department for further consideration.

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Gregory Tarver - Safety & Training Administrator/ Safety Coordinator at GTarver@oaklandca.gov

Employer

City of Oakland

Address

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor



Oakland, California, 94612

Phone

(510) 238-3112

Website

http://www.oaklandca.gov/

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:



CalPERS Medical Dental Vision Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Benefits Group & Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Pension Benefits Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements