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Police Officer Trainee
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* This is an open continuous recruitment* * Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately 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 in 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 Oakland Police Department? The Oakland Police Department is hiring Police Officer Trainees. The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers. The ideal candidate will be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly while under pressure, and want to work in a fast-paced, urban environment. After successful completion of the academy, Police Officers receive step increases on an annual basis and may reach the top step after five years. Immediate benefits include city-paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents. Upon graduation from the academy, the benefits package includes a pension provided by the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays; education tuition reimbursement; life insurance; employee assistance program; and deferred compensation plan. Minimum Qualifications Education: Diploma from an accredited U.S. high school or G.E.D. certificate. Age: Candidates must be 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy, which is six months in duration. Driver's License: Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate an automobile at the time of application. Criminal Record: Candidates may not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions that would prevent carrying a firearm. Citizenship: Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Candidates may be screened out at any point in the process based on the position requirements. The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to waive selection components of individuals based on prior experience or certification. TENTATIVE EXAM DATES GROUP 1 For applications received between 11/29/2025 - 1/9/2026 NTN Written Exam (virtual or in-person): Exam completed by 1/9/2026 Physical Ability Test and Oral Exam (in person): 1/24/2026 TENTATIVE EXAM DATES GROUP 2 For applications received between 1/10/2026-2/20/2026 NTN Written Exam (virtual or in-person): Exam completed by 2/20/2026 Physical Ability Test and Oral Exam (in person): 3/7/2026 Application and Selection Procedures Step 1: Submit Application - Online Application Only Our online application system is provided by NEOGOV. Click on the link below to apply. You may be required to copy the link and paste it into your browser. Police Officer Trainee Application You must apply online prior to the close of the job announcement. If you do not have access to a computer, computer stations are available at any City of Oakland Public Library. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NEOGOV's Live Candidate Support at ************** between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. Once a candidate has submitted an online application via NEOGOV, any changes to contact information (name, address, phone number, etc.) should be updated immediately. To update contact information, send a detailed email to *********************. List your full name and all new information that needs to be updated. Failure to maintain current contact information may result in loss of eligibility. Step 2: Self-Schedule Virtual Written Exam Self-Scheduled Virtual or In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Written Exam The exam must be completed no later than January 9, 2026 for GROUP 1. The exam must be completed no later than February 20, 2026 for GROUP 2. The In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination is scheduled to be administered on various days and locations. To sign up for the test, visit the National Testing Network (NTN) website at: ************************************************************************************************ Written test scores must be submitted to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026 for GROUP 1. The In-Person National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination is scheduled to be administered on various days and locations. To sign up for the test, visit the National Testing Network (NTN) website at: ************************************************************************************************ Written test scores must be submitted to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026 for GROUP 2. You can also complete National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Examination virtually. Please review the Virtual Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at: ************************************************************************************************ If your computer system will not support virtual testing, please notify our office via e-mail at *********************. Step 3A: OPD Physical Ability Test. (GROUP 1) The written exam must be submitted or scheduled no later than January 9, 2026, to participate in the Physical Ability Test. When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Where: TBD If you have problems scheduling the written examination, the link for NTN Customer Support is: ************************************************************** Step 3A: OPD Physical Ability Test. (GROUP 2) The written exam must be submitted or scheduled no later than February 20, 2026, to participate in the Physical Ability Test. When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 Where: TBD If you have problems scheduling the written examination, the link for NTN Customer Support is: ************************************************************** Note: OPD accepts the NTN and PELLET-B written tests and WSTB Physical Agility Test offered by the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. If you have already taken the NTN or PELLET-B written test, and/or the WSTB Physical Agility Test, please see "Supplemental Information" below to learn how to submit your scores to OPD. Step 3B: Oral Exam GROUP 1 Successful candidates will be invited to participate in an exam that is designed to evaluate job-related skills and abilities such as oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. In addition to general questions, candidates will be presented with hypothetical scenarios and asked to explain how they would respond to each situation. The Oral Exam is scheduled for January 24, 2026, the same day as the Physical Ability Test. If candidate populations exceed the capacity for given Oral Exam date, the Oakland Police Department reserves the right to schedule candidates across the next, available, test date. Candidates who pass the Oral Exam will be placed on a ranked eligibility list for further consideration. Placement on the eligibility list neither guarantees nor implies that a candidate will be offered employment. The order of placement on the eligibility list does not determine the order in which candidates will be considered. Police Officer Trainee is an unclassified position. Preference points are awarded to Oakland residents and/or veterans. (See below for how to claim preference points.) Step 3B: Oral Exam GROUP 2 Successful candidates will be invited to participate in an exam that is designed to evaluate job-related skills and abilities such as oral communication, interpersonal skills, and judgment. In addition to general questions, candidates will be presented with hypothetical scenarios and asked to explain how they would respond to each situation. The Oral Exam is scheduled for March 7, 2026, the same day as the Physical Ability Test. If candidate populations exceed the capacity for given Oral Exam date, the Oakland Police Department reserves the right to schedule candidates across the next, available, test date. Candidates who pass the Oral Exam will be placed on a ranked eligibility list for further consideration. Placement on the eligibility list neither guarantees nor implies that a candidate will be offered employment. The order of placement on the eligibility list does not determine the order in which candidates will be considered. Police Officer Trainee is an unclassified position. Preference points are awarded to Oakland residents and/or veterans. (See below for how to claim preference points.) Step 4: Background Investigation Process and Chief's Character Review & Interview Eligible candidates selected for a background investigation will be contacted by a background investigator who will assist them through the process. Candidates will also be required to submit to a polygraph examination. The Police Department reserves the right to disqualify individuals who have previously been rejected for hire based upon conditions that are not subject to change, e.g., non-correctable medical conditions or felony convictions. In addition, the Department may reject individuals who have previously been rejected for hire based on psychological testing or background factors. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, a Chief's Character Review Panel will make employment selections. Candidates selected will be scheduled for a Chief's Interview and if approved, will receive a conditional job offer of employment, contingent upon successfully passing a medical and psychological examination. GROUP 1 Candidates who have previously taken the NTN Frontline written exam and wish to waive the written test portion must request that NTN provide their written test score to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%. Test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. Candidates who have previously taken the PELLET-B written exam, and received a score of 45 or higher, are eligible to waive the written test portion of the examination process. To obtain a waiver, the candidate must submit a letter (on agency letterhead) that states that the candidate has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must be submitted by uploading it with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The test results must contain the total T-Score AND the date of the test; test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. POST T-Scores and test dates will be verified with POST. Candidates who wish to take the PELLET-B written exam before January 9, 2026, may find a schedule of upcoming dates at ******************************** As mentioned above, written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit at ********************* no later than January 9, 2026, to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified. Candidates who have previously taken the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and wish to waive the physical test portion of the examination process, must submit the official Verification Letter, either by uploading with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by January 9, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The minimum passing score is 320. Test dates older than January 9, 2025, will not be accepted. All scores and test dates will be verified with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. GROUP 2 Candidates who have previously taken the NTN Frontline written exam and wish to waive the written test portion must request that NTN provide their written test score to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. Minimum Passing NTN Written T-Score: Human Relations Video Score: 65%; Writing Score: 70%; Reading Score: 70%. Test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. Candidates who have previously taken the PELLET-B written exam, and received a score of 45 or higher, are eligible to waive the written test portion of the examination process. To obtain a waiver, the candidate must submit a letter (on agency letterhead) that states that the candidate has taken the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. The letter must be submitted by uploading it with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The test results must contain the total T-Score AND the date of the test; test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. POST T-Scores and test dates will be verified with POST. Candidates who wish to take the PELLET-B written exam before February 20, 2026, may find a schedule of upcoming dates at ******************************** As mentioned above, written test results must be uploaded with the online application or emailed to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit at ********************* no later than February 20, 2026, to be considered for this test group. All results will be verified. Candidates who have previously taken the Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) at the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium and wish to waive the physical test portion of the examination process, must submit the official Verification Letter, either by uploading with the online application or bringing it to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit by February 20, 2026, to be considered for this testing group. The minimum passing score is 320. Test dates older than February 20, 2025, will not be accepted. All scores and test dates will be verified with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. Additional Information Candidates should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned. The Oakland Police Department reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessities. Oakland Residency and Veteran's Preference Points Candidates claiming residency preference points will be required to show proof of Oakland residency at the Oral Exam. Acceptable forms of residency verification include a California Driver's License, California Identification Card, or a utility bill. Candidates claiming veteran's preference points must submit a copy of Form DD-214 at the Oral Exam. Selective Certification Some positions may require specific bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Candidates for those positions would have to demonstrate the required skill to be selectively certified to the positions. Fee Waiver GROUP 1 NTN charges a nominal fee for its test. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived by NTN prior to registering for the exam. Fee waiver requests must be submitted by Friday, January 9, 2026, for this testing group. Late requests will not be accepted. To complete the Fee Waiver Request Form visit ******************************* Candidates will be required to mail the waiver to the address on the form. It will be forwarded to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit for final decision. The process may take several weeks. It is the candidate's responsibility to allow sufficient time for waiver request review and processing. Submitting a fee waiver does not exempt the candidate from meeting testing deadlines. Candidates will be notified by email of the decision. See "Candidate FAQ #25" on the NTN website (********************************************************* to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver. Fee Waiver GROUP 2 NTN charges a nominal fee for its test. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived by NTN prior to registering for the exam. Fee waiver requests must be submitted by Friday, February 20, 2026, for this testing group. Late requests will not be accepted. To complete the Fee Waiver Request Form visit ******************************* Candidates will be required to mail the waiver to the address on the form. It will be forwarded to the OPD Recruiting and Background Unit for final decision. The process may take several weeks. It is the candidate's responsibility to allow sufficient time for waiver request review and processing. Submitting a fee waiver does not exempt the candidate from meeting testing deadlines. Candidates will be notified by email of the decision. See "Candidate FAQ #25" on the NTN website (********************************************************* to learn more about how to apply for a fee waiver. 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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Gabby Luarte at *********************.
$52k-73k yearly est. 5d ago

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Human Services Manager (AC-OCAP) (Exempt)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
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 in 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 work for the City of Oakland Human Services Department? The Community Action Partnership Division within the City of Oakland's Human Services Department offers an exceptional opportunity to lead transformative programs that directly combat poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and build community resilience. As a manager overseeing Alameda County Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP), Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (Re-CAST), Summer Food Program, the Sweetened Sugar Beverage Tax Program, and the seasonal VITA tax program, you'll be at the forefront of Oakland and Alameda County's most innovative anti-poverty and health promotion and equity initiatives. This role leads a diverse portfolio of high-impact community programs that address food security, poverty reduction, violence prevention, youth engagement, and trauma-informed behavioral health across Oakland and Alameda County. Oversight includes initiatives such as the Summer Food Program, AC-OCAP, VITA Tax Services, and Re-CAST, all of which directly improve health outcomes, economic stability, and community resilience. Working at the intersection of policy and practice, the leader shapes program implementation, develops evidence-based solutions to complex social challenges, and collaborates closely with community partners to ensure resources reach those most impacted by inequity. The position requires strong strategic program management, financial oversight, and the ability to manage multiple funding streams while maintaining compliance and measurable impact. A successful leader brings deep experience in anti-poverty and health equity work, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive leadership grounded in community voice. Using both data and lived experience to guide decisions, this role also calls for a systems-change orientation-building partnerships, advocating for policy reform, and positioning Oakland as a leader in innovative, equity-centered community development. We are looking for someone who is a(n): * Progressive Leader with Experience in Community Action, Public Health, or Social Services: Demonstrating experience managing multi-faceted programs, supervising staff, and leading initiatives that address poverty, food insecurity, or health disparities, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes for vulnerable populations. * Expert in Federal Grant Management and Compliance: Proving their ability to manage grants and other federal funding streams, including knowledge of federal regulations, reporting requirements, auditing procedures, and demonstrating success by maintaining compliance while maximizing program impact. * Knowledgeable Trauma-Informed Care and Community Healing Manager: Specific training and experience implementing trauma-informed practices, understanding how trauma impacts communities, and familiarity with evidence-based approaches to community violence prevention and healing initiates like Re-CAST. * Strong Financial and Budget Manager: Possessing experience developing and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, overseeing diverse funding sources, conducting financial analysis, ensuring fiscal accountability, and making strategic resource allocation decisions that maximize community impact. * Excellent Communicator, Collaborator, and Stakeholder Engagement Professional: Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including community members, elected officials, board members, and staff; experience facilitating community participation in program design; proven success building and maintaining partnerships with community-based organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. What you will typically be responsible for is: * Programing Oversight and Implementation: Directing day to day operations of AC-OCAP, Re-CAST, Summer Food Program, and Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax initiatives, ensuring programs meet their goals, comply with federal and local regulations, and effectively serve Oakland's vulnerable populations. * Budgeting and Grant Management: Overseeing complex funding streams including federal Community Action Partnership Grants, Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax revenues, and other funding sources; prepares budgets, monitor expenditures, ensure fiscal compliance, and report financial outcomes to multiple stakeholders. * Strategic Planning and Evaluation: Developing program strategies aligned with community needs and city priorities, establish measurable outcomes, implement data collection and evaluation systems, and use evidence to continuously. * Engaging Stakeholders and Developing Partnerships: Building and maintaining relationships with the AC-OCAP board, community-based organizations, government agencies, service providers, and community members; facilitate collaborative approaches to addressing poverty and health equity; represent the Division in public forums and meetings. * Staffing Leadership and Capacity Building: Supervising and mentoring program staff, providing professional development opportunities, foster a trauma-informed and equity-centered workplace culture, and ensure the team has the resources and support needed to deliver high-quality services to the community. Read the complete job description by clicking below: Manager, Human Services Click on the link below to see what it's like to work for the City of Oakland Working for the City of Oakland A few reasons you might love this job: * Direct Community Impact: Your work directly improves lives in Oakland and Alameda County, from providing meals for children to implementing trauma-informed programs, making a tangible difference in social equity and health. * Diverse Leadership Opportunities: Manage high-profile programs like AC-OCAP, Re-CAST, and the Summer Food Program, with strategic planning, community partnerships, and innovation, ensuring no two days are alike. * Purpose-Driven Work: Align your passion for social justice, health equity, and anti-poverty efforts with a mission-driven role in a city committed to equity and community change. A few challenges you might face in this job: * Managing Multiple Programs with Limited Resources: Juggling competing priorities, tight timelines, and diverse stakeholder needs across programs like AC-OCAP, Re-CAST, and the Summer Food Program requires exceptional organizational skills and tough resource allocation decisions. * Navigating Bureaucracy While Budgeting Trust: Balancing government processes with the need for timely service delivery demands patience, diplomacy, and creative problem-solving to maintain community trust. * Tackling Systemic Inequities: Addressing deep-rooted issues like poverty and food insecurity can be frustrating, requiring resilience, and a long-term perspective to push for meaningful change despite program limitations. Competencies Required: * Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments. * Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. * Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities. * Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner. * Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. * Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence. * Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction. * Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal. * Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. * Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives. This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling exempt positions. Education: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human services, sociology, psychology or closely related field. Master's degree in a related field is desirable. Experience: * Five (5) years of responsible supervisory or managerial experience in the Human Service's Program administration. Desirable Qualifications: * Master's degree in public administration, Social Work, Public Health, or related field: Advanced education from an accredited University in fields directly related to community development, health equity, or social services provides the theoretical foundation and analytical skills necessary to manage complex anti-poverty programs and navigate systems-level challenges or related experience. * Demonstrates Cultural Competency and Experience Working with Diverse Communities: Lived experience or extensive professional experience working with communities of color, minorities, low-income populations, and marginalized groups; proven ability to build connections across cultural differences; bilingual skills (particularly Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages spoken in Oakland and Alameda County) is highly valued. License or Certificate / Other Requirements Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties. 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 the Department of Human Services for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. What's in it for you? * 15 Paid holidays * Vacation- 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service. * Retirement- CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) and 2% @ 62 for pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @62 for new CalPERS members. Classis Employees contribute 8% or pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security. * Health- The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans. * Dental- The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents. * Vision- The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents. * Sick leave- Employees accrue 12 days per year. * Deferred Compensation- 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan. * Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. * Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA 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 on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Lea Lakes, Deputy Director at ********************.
$86k-130k yearly est. 9d ago
Recreation Attendant I, PT (Continuous)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 in 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 Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department? With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland's Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences. We are looking for someone who is: * A team player * Enthusiastic * Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community What you will typically be responsible for: * Cleaning outdoor recreational facilities and areas * Admitting visitors to recreational facilities, programs, and events; clearing and securing parks and recreational facilities at closing time * Obtaining and setting up recreational equipment, supplies, and props for programs, activities, and events * Overseeing visitors' use of recreational equipment; evaluating skill level with regard to the use of equipment * Collecting fees or payments; counting money; routing money to appropriate sources * Responding to requests for information and service from the public * Communicating information about parks to the public * Assisting with office mailings and distribution of mail * Enforcing safety standards and identifying potential safety hazards at the work site * Maintaining records of inventory equipment and supplies and indicating when stock needs replenishing * Making minor repairs to recreational facilities Read the complete job description by clicking here. A few reasons you might love this job: * You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland's youth * You can make a difference in the community * Your work will result in real-life impacts A few challenges you might face in this job: * You may be responsible for a lot of kids with a lot of public interaction * You will be dealing with complex situations * You may have to travel to multiple/various sites/recreation centers The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Attendant I are: * Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. * Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication * Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. * Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships * General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland This is a public contact position. The city highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions. Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and complete a tuberculosis (TB) screening. Applicable only to Boating Center Applicants: California State For-Hire Vessel Operator License; Basic Sailing skills; First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are desirable. The Selection Process 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 the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com. * Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026 * Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026 * Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026 The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at *********************.
$26k-32k yearly est. 44d ago
Van Driver, PT
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 embrace the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why Join the Oakland's Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department? Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities, and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking dedicated and experienced Van Drivers for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development department. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill several Van Driver, Part Time vacancies within Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development. Work schedules include irregular hours and weekends. We are looking for someone who is: * Safety Focused and Responsible: Ensures the safety of passengers by following traffic laws and maintains a safe driving environment. * Punctual and Reliable: Arrives on time for scheduled routes and adheres to the assigned timetable. * Knowledgeable of Local Area: Familiar with park locations, routes, and nearby amenities to provide efficient transportation. * Skilled with Customer Service: Communicates courteously with passengers and provides assistance as needed, especially to children and seniors. * Attentive and Observant: Stays alert to road conditions, potential hazards, and passenger behavior to ensure smooth and safe operations. What you will typically be responsible for: * Operating vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, vehicles with three or more axles weighing 6,000 lbs. or more, or buses/vans carrying more than 10 passengers including the driver. * Picking up and dropping off program participants at program sites, community centers and fieldtrip locations. * Performing pre-trip vehicle inspections. * Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting City vehicles; transporting vehicles for upkeep and repair as needed, including fueling. * Planning and organizing routes for trips, excursions and tours. * Reporting all incidents involving passengers, completing accident and injury reports as appropriate and preparing claims for damage to City property. * Loading, delivering and unloading departmental supplies and equipment to various sites, centers and other locations. Read the complete job description by clicking here. A few reasons you might love this job: * You will connect with the community. * You will be spending time outdoors. * You will be contributing to positive experiences. * You will have a sense of fulfillment. A few challenges you might face in this job: * You will navigate through traffic and road conditions. * You must adhere to strict schedules. * You will experience weather and environmental factors. The competencies required to be a successful Van Driver are: * Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication. * Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. * Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions. * Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. * Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. * Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. * Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. * Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes. * Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment. Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland * REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION: Applicants must submit a current (within the last 30 days) official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record. The official DMV printout must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further. Click the link below to locate a DMV kiosk: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/kiosks/?loc=37.8129243,-122.**********9999#location-finder This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Experience: One year of experience driving automobiles/vehicles. License/Other Requirements: * A current (within the last 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout of the last three (3) years driving record must be scanned and attached to your online employment application. DMV printout must list possession of current, valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement". Applications without this required document will not be considered further. * Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid Class B California Driver's License with "Passenger Endorsement" throughout the tenure of employment and will be required to participate in the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Incumbents may be required to possess and maintain an "air brake endorsement" if assigned to drive commercial vehicles with air braking systems. * Must obtain Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates within 90 days of employment. Possession of one or both certifications prior to being appointed is highly desirable. * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older. * Must pass a thorough background investigation. The Selection Process 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 the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience best match the needs of the department will be contacted for an interview. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at *********************.
$26k-34k yearly est. 38d ago
Wastewater Operations Foreperson I/II- Environmental Services Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility - offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. Position Duties The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The annual salary range for the positions are presently as follows: Wastewater Operations Foreperson I: $119,180.88 - $145,432.56 Wastewater Operations Foreperson II: $127,742.16- $155,872.08 The pay range listed above includes the five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. The Environmental Services Department (ESD) manages the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. Built in 1956, the Facility is a round-the-clock operation that cleans an average of 110 million gallons of wastewater per day and has the capacity to clean up to 167 million gallons per day. The Facility serves eight cities with 1.4 million residents and a business sector with more than 17,000 main sewer connections. Our wastewater undergoes a sophisticated 10.5-hour treatment process that simulates the way nature cleans water. The Facility removes 99 percent of the impurities before the cleaned water is discharged into the South San Francisco Bay or recycled for other uses such as industrial processes, cooling towers, and flushing toilets. The Facility is the largest advanced wastewater treatment facility in the western United States. Advanced (tertiary) level treatment is necessary to meet our region's strict state regulations for the shallow waters and sensitive ecosystem of the southern Bay. Under the direction of the Operations Superintendent, I/II, the Wastewater Operations Foreperson I/II (Foreperson) provides technical oversight of the process area(s), the Facility control room, the Operations training Unit, and/or serves as shift Foreperson overseeing all the wastewater facility operations. In the process area: The Foreperson provides process control and supervision within their area of responsibility, serves as back-up for Operators, when necessary, prepares for and responds to emergencies, develops standard operating procedures and coordinates maintenance interaction. In the computer room: The Foreperson monitors and controls the automated operations of the wastewater facility. Forepersons supervise operating personnel assigned to shift or process area and are responsible for ensuring the safety of staff, providing performance management and feedback, training, scheduling, assigning or work, and providing feedback and recommendation for hiring. In the role of Shift Foreperson: The Forepersons participate in a plant wide rotation which requires them to take on roles of control room operator, shift Foreperson (Supervisor), and managing a process area or assist in operations training. Control Room and Shift Foreperson positions typically work 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment while process area positions work straight days. In addition, all Forepersons participate in and provide subject matter expertise in capital projects, and interdepartmental collaborations. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Wastewater Operations Foreperson I: Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in at least three (3) specific operational process areas at the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility or equivalent facility. Licensing: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator (SWRCB) Grade III Certificate and possession of a valid State of driver's license. Wastewater Operations Foreperson II: Experience:Demonstrated knowledge and experience in at least four (4) specific operational process areas at the San Jose/Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility or equivalent facility. Licensing: Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Operator Grade IV Certificate and possession of a valid State of driver's license. Other Qualifications If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise -Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Computer Skills- Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and MS Excel. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Eduardo Gonzalez at ******************************* Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$127.7k-155.9k yearly 36d ago
Chief of Party (Continuous)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
*Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately 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 in 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 Transportation? Oakland, being incorporated in 1852, has a unique landscape being bounded by San Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, and Coast Range that influenced development over the last one hundred and seventy years. Being a part of the Oakland Department of Transportation survey division will provide you with opportunity to use historical documentation and the latest GPS and robotic instrumentation to provide design data collection and map making, construction layout, professional services and subdivision map review. We are looking for someone who is: * Experienced: You are adept in the art and science of establishing or reestablishing boundaries and monuments based upon recorded documents, historical evidence, and present standards of practice. * Analytical: You will analyze complex historical and legal documents and use them to determine legal boundaries and write legal descriptions. * A Collaborative Contributor: You will actively work with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. You can communicate effectively in both oral and written form. * Technologically Proficient: You have expert knowledge with surveying instruments, such as AutoCAD, Excel, and related technologies. * Versatile: You can work independently or as a part of a dynamic team at all levels. * Genuine: You have a desire to engage with the public and provide outstanding service. What you will typically be responsible for: * Supervising field survey crews in the performance of preliminary construction, and property, topographic and monument surveys. * Training field personnel to perform surveys, field and office techniques. * Researching records and gathering field data and analyzing data to perform surveys. * Performing precise GPS, traverse and level work. * Reading, interpreting, and reconciling plans and specs. * Preparing survey reports and resolving major discrepancies in complex construction plans and surveys. * Establishing and maintaining contacts with engineers, contractors, inspectors, property owners, and the public * Drafting topographic surveys, exhibits and drawings using AutoCAD. Read the complete job description by clicking this link: Chief of Party * Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland A few reasons you might love this job: * You will have the opportunity to spend time outside, navigating various terrains, and working with cutting-edge equipment. * You will work with sophisticated technological equipment such as, Robotic Total Station and GPS instrumentation. * You will collaborate with other departments and play a vital role in the development of infrastructure, contributing to the construction of roads, buildings, and other essential projects. * You will join a team that is both helpful and considerate, fostering an enjoyable and supportive work environment. A few challenges you might face in this job: * You will have challenging surveys that require historical survey records, maps, and documents that may be hard to access. * You will work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to ensure that legal descriptions meet legal standards and accurately reflect the intent of property transactions. * You will have to be forward thinking to implement new technology. Competencies Required: * Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data * Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question * Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems * Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information * Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job * Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications * Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment * Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results * Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things * Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication * Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue * Writing: Communicating effectively in writing * Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization * Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities * Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability * Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable. Education: An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in surveying or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field. NOTE: Possession of a State of California Professional Land Surveyor license may be substituted for education. Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience performing technical survey work. Previous lead experience is desirable. License or Certificate / Other Requirements * Possession of a valid California Driver's License that must be maintained throughout duration of employment. * Possession of a State of California certification as a Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT). Desirable Qualifications: * Land Surveying Intern Certificate * California Land Surveyors License * National Society of Professional Surveyors Certification The Recruitment Process: The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position. Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications. In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final. For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise, which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is tentative. For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. What's in it for you? * 15 paid holidays * Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service * Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security * Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans * Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year * Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan * Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. 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 Worker 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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Will Sun at ******************.
$42k-63k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Budget & Grants Administrator (HSD)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
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 in 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. The City of Oakland offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Oakland residents every single day. As a member of our team, you won't just be processing numbers, you'll be enabling critical services that help our community's most essential residents thrive. Why join the Human Services Department? In the Human Services Department's Finance Division, your expertise in grants management and budgeting directly supports essential programs serving Oakland's diverse communities. From aging and homelessness services, to nutrition and community development initiatives, your work ensures vital human services have the financial foundation they need to succeed. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources and collaborate with dedicated colleagues and community partners in a mission-driven organization committed to equity and social justice. If you're a detail-oriented finance professional looking to apply your skills for meaningful public impact, this is an opportunity to help Oakland residents thrive while building deep expertise in public sector finance. We are looking for someone who is: * Strong in financial management proficiency. You have extensive experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and analysis, particularly in the context of public sector or community development projects. * An expert in grant management. You have a solid understanding of the full lifecycle of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. * Is detail- oriented. You are precise in handling budgets and financial documents and should demonstrate the ability to review complex financial data thoroughly to ensure accuracy and compliance. * Has effective communication skills: You clearly communicate financial information to both internal teams and external stakeholders. * A problem solver: You are able to address funding components, compliance issues, or financial reconciliation, and are adept at finding solutions to financial or administrative challenges. * Experienced in project management: Given that grant management often involves multiple stakeholders and deadlines, you should have strong organizational and project management skills to track timelines and progress effectively. * An expert in technical and analytical proficiency: You have strong proficiency in Excel and data management tools. You are capable of creating dashboards, data visualizations, and other analytical tools to support financial decision-making. Experience with scripting (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL) to automate processes and enhance data analysis is highly desirable. You have the ability to run financial predictions, conduct scenario planning, and model different spending scenarios which is critical for strategic budget planning and resource allocation. What you will typically be responsible for: * Providing technical assistance and guidance to program managers and staff on budget preparation, financial planning, and compliance with grant requirements, offering expert advice to improve financial planning and spending. * Supporting strategic financial planning and funding efforts by analyzing financial data to identify trends and provide recommendations for resource allocation for capital projects and helping share long-term goal development and community initiatives. * Helping manage and oversee the department's budget by tracking expenditures, monitoring financial reports and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and regulations. * Monitoring grant funds and budget to ensure appropriate allocation, timely disbursement, and compliance with funding guidelines, while working closely with program managers to track spending and adjust as necessary. * Collaborating with external funding agencies and partners, ensuring timely submissions of reports and effectively communicating financial needs. Read the complete job description by clicking this link below: Budget & Grants Administrator Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland A few reasons you might love this job: * Direct Impact: You will improve lives across Oakland by funding senior nutrition programs and supporting homelessness services and community development initiatives. * Intellectual Challenge: You will tackle complex financial challenges by managing multiple funding streams, optimizing budgets, and navigating public sector policies- while making a real difference. * Collaborative Environment: You will work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. * Variety and Tangible Results: You will see each day brings new challenges as you analyze grants, collaborate on budgets, and prepare reports while seeing the meaningful impact of your work. A few challenges you might face in this job: * Budget Constraints and Tough Choices: You will face situations where funding falls short, requiring creative problem-solving and balancing fiscal responsibility with urgent community needs. * Competing Priorities and Tight Deadlines: You will juggle multiple grants with varying compliance rules, deadlines, and fiscal cycles- requiring strong organizational and prioritization skills. * Political Challenges: You will make financial decisions that are often subject to public scrutiny, political opposition, and community feedback, demanding diplomacy and the ability to navigate complex dynamics. * Compliance and Audit Demands: You will ensure all funds are spent in line with strict regulations that can be stressful, requiring attention to detail and staying updated on changing laws and guidelines. Competencies: * Action & Results Focused: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment. * Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness. * Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. * Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. * Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow. * Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. * Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction. * Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better way of doing things. * Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal. * Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization. * Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance. * Organization Design & Structure: Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities. * Presentation Skills: Formally delivering information to groups. * Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability. * Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve. * Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals. * Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Experience: Four years of professional accounting experience, one year of which must have involved the preparation of financial or accounting reports. Government accounting experience desired. The Recruitment Process: 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 the Human Services 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. What's in it for you? * 15 paid holidays * Vacation- 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service * Retirement- CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and % @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security * Health- The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans * Dental-The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Vision- The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Sick leave- Employees accrue 12 days per year * Deferred Compensation- 457 (b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401 (k) plan * Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at: Working for Oakland 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 on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Lea Lakes:********************.
$40k-56k yearly est. 5d ago
26-02 Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all-risk Fire Department that protects approximately 200 square miles including residential, commercial, high-rise, wildland interface areas, and several high-hazard occupancies. Click here for information on the SJFD Department. Click here for information on Benefits. Click here for information about the Fire Communications Division. Clickherefor the California Equal Pay Act To apply, please complete an application via the City of San José's website at: ************************************** Position Duties Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at ****************************** The annual salary for the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee classification is $102,260.07 per year. This includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay. Upon successful completion of training, Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainees are eligible for promotion to the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher classification. The salary range for the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher classification is currently $109,443.99 - $133,053.03 annually. This includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay. The SJFD is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee. This is the entry-level training classification for a career in public safety dispatching within the City of San José. As a Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee, you are provided with formal training, both in the classroom and in the Communications Center, to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the full range of public safety dispatching functions. Trainees must successfully complete all formal academic and on-the-job training to be appointed to the class of Public Safety Radio Dispatcher and retain their employment. Duties of the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher include answering emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, complying with medical and fire call taking and dispatching policies and protocols, obtaining information from callers, providing emergency instructions over the telephone, entering data into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, dispatching fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment, providing telecommunications systems support, and performing other related work as assigned. The Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee Training Program includes Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) protocol training. The EMD and EFD certification is a condition of employment. If an employee fails to maintain San José Fire Department protocol compliance standards, the employee is subject to discipline up to and including termination. These positions may require working weekends, holidays and/or assignments including swing, midnight, or other nonstandard shifts. Shifts are currently an 8-hour schedule during training (five days a week). Shift schedules may change based on the needs of the Department, and may include an alternate 9-hour schedule (every other set of days off includes three days off). You must be available to work the shift schedule assigned to you by the Department. There is a shift differential payment of $2.25/hour for swing shift and $2.50/hour for midnight shifts. Mandatory overtime will be required during critical incidents or to maintain staffing levels. Wearing a uniform is required. Incumbents receive paid training beginning on their first day attending the Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Trainee Academy. Employee benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable union agreement. Laterals are encouraged to apply. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. In addition to the salary, employees in the Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay and a (3.75%) ongoing non-pensionable Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay. Salary range(s) for this classification is/are: * $93,870.40 (pensionable) * $98,563.92(non-pensionable 5%) * $102,260.07(non-pensionable 3.75%Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Certification Pay) Minimum Qualifications Education:Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate Experience:One year of experience receiving, processing and/or dispatching calls in a radio dispatch or call center (one year = 2080 hours) OR, three years of experience working in public contact employment (three years = 6240 hours) Certifications:When assigned to the Fire Department, must possess within three (3) months of employment, and maintain the Emergency Medical Dispatch and Emergency Fire Dispatch certification through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. * Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. * Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. * Building Trust - Communicates an understanding of the other person's interests, needs and concerns; identifies and communicates shared interests and goals; identifies and communicates differences as appropriate; demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and behaves in an appropriate manner. * Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). * Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. * Customer Service- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. * Social Awareness - Demonstrates the ability to read or sense other people's emotions and how they influence the situation of interest or concern; demonstrates empathy and organizational awareness. In addition, ideal candidates will also possess basic knowledge, skills and abilities to: * Pass an intensive background investigation; * Learn to accurately and quickly enter information in the computer system while receiving information via radio and telephone; * Learn radio codes used in computer-aided dispatch; * Retain composure and work accurately under pressure in emergency situations; * Read, write, spell, and speak in clear and concise English; * Deal tactfully with the public and others; * Follow oral and written instructions; * Learn and interpret maps; * Work in a confined area and wear a radio headset * Type Competency in a City approved language other than English is desirable, but not required for employment. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Applicants deemed most competitive after oral interviews will be required to pass a Fire background investigation, which includes polygraph and psychological screening. Additional phases of the selection process are described below. Tentative Timeline Personal History Questionnaire: February 18, 2026 - February 25, 2026 (on-line) Information Sessions: week of February 18, 2026 (Via Zoom) Exact date to be determined. Computer Practical (CritiCall Exam): February 18, 2026 - February 25, 2026 (online) Oral Board Interview (In Person): March 9, 2026 - March 12, 2026 Selection Interview (2nd Interview - In Person): May 12, 2026 - May 14, 2026 Tour/Sit Along (In Person):March 19, 2026 to March 28, 2026 Backgrounds (In Person): March 16, 2026 to April 27, 2026 Poly/Psych/Medical Exams (In Person):May 18, 2026 to June 5, 2026 Final Job Offer Notifications: June 18, 2026 Academy Start Date: July 6, 2026 * DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF NEEDED* PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ): The most qualified applicants for Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee will be invited to complete an online pass/fail PHQ screening. The PHQ screening is designed to identify applicants who meet the Fire Department's hiring standards. The PHQ screening will consist of approximately 180 questions. The questionnaire will ask applicants to self-report behavior that has been determined to relate directly to job suitability. Applicants should be prepared to provide detailed information of their personal history in the following nine categories: education, employment, driving history, military experience, substance use, financial history, legal history, fire, public safety and/or emergency medical experience, and other general information. INFORMATION SESSION: The Information Session provides applicants with more details regarding the day-to-day duties of the position(s) and an overall understanding of the hiring and training process. Candidates will also have an opportunity to ask questions of current dispatch personnel. COMPUTER PRACTICAL EXAM (CritiCall): Candidates will be invited to take a computerized practical exam. During this exam, applicants are tested in several areas including data entry, multi-tasking, call summary, reading comprehension, map reading and more. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward from this examination. COMPUTER PRACTICAL (CritiCall) TEST PREPARATION: Additional information about the computer practical exam (CritiCall), including a test preparation guide can be found at: ******************************************************* The San José Fire Department will notaccept previous test scores; all candidates who pass the PHQ must take and pass the computer practical exam (CritiCall) during this recruitment in order to continue to be considered for the position. ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW:Oral board interviews will be held after candidates pass the practical exam (CritiCall). BACKGROUND: The most qualified candidates who pass the practical exam (CritiCall) and oral board interviews will be considered for advancement to the background. TOUR/SIT ALONG: This is an in-person sit along in the Fire Communications Control Room. Candidates who advance to the background will be notified regarding scheduling of the in-person sit along. If you have questions regarding the duties of this position, please email inquiries to *********************************. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at **************, or ***************************** if you have any questions. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Denisse Madrizat ****************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$109.4k-133.1k yearly 15d ago
Environmental Laboratory Supervisor - Environmental Services Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD)is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formally Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. About the Environmental Laboratory The Environmental Laboratory provides critical analytical services for monitoring operations, compliance, and industrial discharges to the Wastewater Facility; in addition to the support of various studies monitoring water quality issues in the Bay and urban tributaries. Our state-of-the-art facility provides analytical services for wet chemistry, trace metals, organics, bioassays, and toxicological tests for wastewater, recycled water, biosolids, and estuarine samples. The lab operates 365 days a year and processes more than 50,000 samples annually for internal and external customers. The 28-member laboratory team includes chemists, microbiologists, biologists, and laboratory technicians. The Environmental Laboratory is comprised of five multidisciplinary sections including two Wastewater Support sections (Wet Chemistry and Biology), Trace Organics, Trace Metals, and a Quality section that oversees Client Support and LIMS (Laboratory information management system) administration. Position Duties The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Environmental Laboratory Supervisor vacancy in the Environmental Laboratory. The annual salary range for this classification is: * $137,089.68 - $166,617.36 This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Environmental Services Department is seeking a dynamic, high energy, and committed individual to manage one of the sections in the Laboratory. The ideal candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of laboratory wastewater testing protocols, requirements, and procedures in a California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certified laboratory environment. The Environmental Laboratory Supervisor position reports to the Senior Environmental Program Manager. This position will be responsible for providing front line supervision for a group of a highly technical staff. Laboratory Supervisors provide supervision and direction to Chemists and Microbiologists. They co-ordinate and lead staff coverage and cross-training for the lab's different functional areas to ensure the city maintains its ELAP certification and permit compliance. Key responsibilities of the Environmental Laboratory Supervisor include but are not limited to: * Planning, organizing, and directing the operations within a section of the laboratory. * Supervising staff to include scheduling, prioritizing, and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; making personnel recommendations and addressing employee disciplinary issues. * Providing technical consultation to laboratory service groups to develop sampling procedures and analytical programs to meet their service requests. * Reviewing, evaluating, updating, and establishing analytical methods within an assigned section; setting goals, determining priorities, developing work schedules, monitoring workflow, and maintaining timelines. * Planning, organizing, and directing complex applied research including designing experiments, developing time schedules, setting goals, monitoring results, analyzing data, and submitting oral and written reports as required. * Monitoring and evaluating problems related to plant operations and laboratory analyses and recommending solutions to alleviate such problem situations. * Implementing, evaluating, and monitoring appropriate quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes and procedures and establishing data quality objectives to meet ELAP laboratory certification and The Nelac Institute 2016 (TNI 2016) standard requirements. * Evaluating laboratory services, equipment, and preparing justification and recommendation for the purchase of state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and equipment replacements. * Assisting in preparing budget and projections for their assigned section; monitoring expenditures and revenues to ensure they are within budgetary targets; participating in funding forecast needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and the administration of the approved budget. * Research and preparation of technical and administrative reports, written correspondence and presentations for technical meetings and publications to internal and external stakeholders. * Directing and supervising the implementation and use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by staff within an assigned section. * Representing the laboratory to outside agencies and organizations; participating in studies conducted by other agencies to evaluate new or existing analytical methods; providing technical assistance as necessary. * Building and maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, other organizations, and their representatives, exhibiting effective customer service and communication skills. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education:A bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry, microbiology, biology or a related discipline. Experience:Four (4) years of professional experience in a laboratory environment, including at least two (2) years of journey-level independent analytical experience in water or wastewater analysis. Acceptable Substitutions:A master's degree in a related scientific discipline can be substituted for one (1) year of the required professional experience in a laboratory environment. There is no substitution for the two (2) years of journey-level independent analytical experience in water or wastewater analysis. Certifications: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California. If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. * Knowledge of standard laboratory quality control and quality assurance requirements related to wastewater methodologies and procedures for chemical and biological, analytical determinations. * Knowledge of chemical, microbiological, biological, and/or toxicological methods and their application to environmental analyses in an ELAP certified and/or TNI accredited laboratory. * Knowledge of and experience in LIMS processing and control strategies utilized in laboratory environments for data storage, manipulation, and statistical analyses. * Ability to conduct and direct specialized research work on problems of a chemical, microbiological, biochemical, or biological nature. * Knowledge and experience in using computer applications or data management systems (such as LIMS) as they relate to laboratory operations. * The ability to direct specialized research work on water or wastewater related problems; to critically review environmental literature, technical reports and documents, and data concerning process performance evaluations. * Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise written technical results. * Ability to interface with external and internal stakeholders, conducting oral and written presentations as needed. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Customer Service- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Multi-tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Facilitation - Exhibits behaviors and techniques that enhance the quality of group processes. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ernesto Zamaguey at ******************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$55k-72k yearly est. 34d ago
Sports Official, PT (Continuous)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 in 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 Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department? With an emphasis on Oakland's youth, Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, and its partners will provide best-in-class, relevant, and equitable programs and services, while meeting the specific needs of people and communities both at the neighborhood level and regionally throughout the City of Oakland. We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. Oakland's Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD) Department believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose, Enlighten, Empower, and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences. We are currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies throughout all our OPRYD Recreation Centers. For a list of all OPRYD Recreation Centers click here We are looking for someone who is: * A team player * Enthusiastic * Excited to play an active role in the Oakland community What you will typically be responsible for: * Officiating at City sports and athletic events. * Determining methods of play and interpreting and enforcing game rules. * Maintaining knowledge of recreation and sports events rules and regulations. * Maintaining order and enforcing safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events. * Ensuring that courts, fields, and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition. * Resolving scoring and player disputes. * Recording game scores and reporting game wins and losses. Read the complete job description by clicking here A few reasons you might love this job: * You will be part of a fun team working with Oakland's youth * You can make a difference in the community * Your work will result in real-life impacts A few challenges you might face in this job: * You will resolve scoring and player disputes. * You will determine methods of play and interpret and enforce game rules. * You will maintain order and enforce safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events. The competencies required to be a successful Sports Official are: * Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job * Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. * Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication * Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue * Building and Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships * General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination * Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of OaklandThis is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable. Education: Successful completion of the eighth grade. Experience: One (1) year of experience officiating or playing in an assigned sport. Candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions. Candidates who receive conditional offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, have drug testing, and a tuberculosis (TB) screening. * Must pass a thorough background investigation. * Required to wear issued uniform on duty. * Required to maintain issued uniform and keep it in presentable condition. * Required to work evenings and weekends as assigned. Work Permits Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include work permits, records, hours worked and time reporting guidelines. Minors seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment. The Selection Process 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 the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department for further consideration. Applications received by the dates below will be reviewed for any vacancies open at that time. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further consideration, only the candidates whose skills and experience match the needs of the department will be contacted for interviews. All invitations to interview will be sent through governmentjobs.com, and may be received weeks or months after the initial application date, based on OPRYD seasonal programming. Please ensure that you are routinely checking for emails from governmentjobs.com. * Round 1: Applications submitted by 1/5/2026 * Round 2: Applications submitted by 3/5/2026 * Round 3: Applications submitted by 5/7/2026 The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at *********************.
$33k-48k yearly est. 5d ago
City of Oakland Civil Service Board Member
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise 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 in 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. The City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department is now accepting applications for appointments to the Civil Service Board. The City of Oakland Civil Service Board plays a vital role in ensuring a fair, transparent, and merit-based employment system for the City's workforce. Guided by local ordinances and the Personnel Manual, the Board is responsible for: * Ensuring fair hiring practices by applying and upholding the City's Civil Service Rules. * Reviewing and approving job classifications to ensure roles are accurately described and aligned with City needs. * Serving as an impartial hearing body for employee appeals related to hiring, discipline, and other personnel matters. Through these responsibilities, the Civil Service Board helps maintain public trust in Oakland's hiring practices and supports a professional, effective City government. The City's Civil Service Board is currently seeking applications to fill up to six (6) vacancies on the Board, effective immediately. The Civil Service Board typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Meetings may run longer or shorter depending on agenda length. This is a volunteer position and does not receive any compensation. 2.08.030 - Civil Service Board It shall be the function and duty of the Civil Service Board to enforce, through general supervision of the personnel system, the provisions of this chapter and of Article IX of the Charter; to study, investigate and research into such areas and matters as the City Administrator, or the Council through the City Administrator, or the Board of Port Commissioners, may request, or as it may deem advisable; to make reports and recommendations in writing thereon and to formulate policy recommendations or recommended changes to the Personnel Manual for the better realization of the objectives of the personnel system, as set forth in Section 900 of the Charter; to approve the exception of positions under Section 902(f) of the Charter; to perform the appellate duties and functions hereafter described; to review and approve changes to the Personnel Manual, excepting those which are administrative in nature, proposed by the City Administrator, provided that changes in which the Board does not concur may be made with the approval of Council; and to perform such other duties and functions as the City Administrator may for time to time request. The following special provisions shall apply to the Civil Service Board. This is a volunteer position and does not receive any compensation. While there is no requirement to reside in the City of Oakland, preference will be given to City of Oakland residents. Current employees of the City of Oakland are ineligible to serve. Members must take the Oath of Office and submit Conflict of Interest Filings (Form 700) at the time of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of separation from this body. Only the most qualified applicants will be considered. The Board shall consist of seven members who will be appointed pursuant to Section 601 of the Charter and who shall serve without compensation. Two members shall be appointed for a term of one year, two for two years, and three for four years, said terms to commence upon the date of appointment. Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of four years, except that an appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term only. Section 901 of the Charter of the City of Oakland establishes the Civil Service Board as the body responsible for the enforcement of the City's personnel system as established by Article IX of the Charter, Personnel Administration. Ordinance 8979, Ordinance 11777 C.M.S., Ordinance 13120 C.M.S., and Section 2.02 of the Civil Service Rules describe the functions and duties of the Civil Service Board. The responsibilities of the Civil Service Board include enforcement of the Civil Service Rules; approval of the exemption of positions from the competitive service; approval of classification specifications and performing appellate duties as delineated in Ordinances 8979, 11777, 13120, the Civil Service Rules and the Personnel Rules and Procedures of the Port of Oakland. In order to be considered as a Civil Service Board member, please submit your resume and a completed application. Additional provisions can be found in the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules: Personnel Manual * Section 2.03 - Civil Service Board Composition. The Board shall consist of seven (7) members who will be appointed pursuant to section 601 of the Charter, and who shall serve without compensation. Members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, said terms to commence upon the date of appointment. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term only. * Section 2.04 - Vacancy and Removal on Civil Service Board. A vacancy on the Board will exist whenever a member dies, resigns, or is removed, or whenever an appointee fails to be confirmed by the Council. A member may be removed pursuant to section 601 of the Charter. Cause for removal shall include: conviction of a felony, misconduct, incompetence, inattention to or inability to perform duties, and unexcused absence from meetings. For more information about the Civil Service Board, please visit: Civil Service Board | City of Oakland, CA
$27k-37k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Building Inspector Combination/Certified I/II/III/Senior - Electrical Specialty
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible fordelivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure,maintaining City facilities and fleet assets,facilitatingand regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Benefits & Compensation The City offers a variety of benefit options to employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in the Building Inspector Combination/Certifiedclassificationare represented by the bargaining unit,Association of Building, Mechanical and ElectricalInspectors(ABMEI). Explorea comprehensive list of benefits by visiting CSJ's Human Resources Benefits webpage. Benefits include, but are not limited to: * Regular Work hours of 40-hours/week + overtime opportunity * Annual Paid Holiday Time-off: 15 days * Accrued annual Paid Time-off: approx. 10 days (first 5 years ofservice)* * Accrued annual Paid Sick-time * Medical,Dental, and Visioninsurance * Retirement/Pension * Employee Assistance Program &Life Insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care) * Commuter Benefit&Health Savings Account (HSA) * Long Term Disability (LTD)&Personal Accident Insurance (AD&D) * Long Term Care(for existing subscribers only) * (2080 hours worked = 1 year) Salary range(s) for this classification is/are: Building Inspector Combination: $114,769.20 - $139,579.44 Building Inspector Combination Certified I: $118,154.40 - $143,554.32 Building Inspector Combination Certified II: $121,321.20 - $147,878.64 Building Inspector Combination Certified III: $126,169.68 - $153,709.92 Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $143,073.84 - $174,370.56 This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Position Duties The Department of Public Worksis recruiting to filltwo (2) Building Inspector-Electrical Specialty,Combination/Certified I/II/III/Seniorpositionswithin the Engineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section. The Building Inspector Combination/CertifiedI/II/III/Seniorpositionswill belocatedsubject to business need. Thesepositionswill provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Joséfacilities, including the Airport,Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard. Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements whichincludessetting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations. * Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the fieldbygathering factual data toascertainpresent use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research;andpreparing reports to use as evidence. * Provide technicalassistancefor development of codes and policies. * Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards andsubmittingfinal documentation. * Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects incomplying withregulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables. * Provide technical support for agencies and the publicwhich includes inputting data into system forgeneral publicaccess. * Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects. * Performother duties of a similar nature or level. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience: Building Inspector Combination:Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of combination inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction related experience equivalent to the above. Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction related experience equivalent to the above. Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND three (3) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)additionalyears of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Acceptable Substitution:Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2)years. Licensing/CertificationRequirements * Valid California Driver's License. * Building Inspector Combination:Obtain andmaintainvalid commercial certificationissued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area as soon as possible but no later than twelve (12) months from the employee's start date in the classification. * Building Inspector Combination Certified I:Possessandmaintainvalid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area. * Building Inspector Combination Certified II:Possessandmaintainvalidcommercialcertifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and inone(1)additionalcommercial specialtytrade. * Building Inspector Combination Certified III:Possessandmaintainvalid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in two (2)additionalcommercial specialtytrades. * Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in three (3) additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications, or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical OR in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review or CASP. Form 700:This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office. Background Investigation Process:Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies, asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise-Demonstratesknowledge of and skillin: * Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, andregulations; * Inspectionpractices; * Judicial procedures andpractices; * Public administrationprinciples; * Basic building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, construction,and safetyprinciples; * Using electrical or mechanical measuringtools; * Performinginspections; * Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans,ordinancesandblueprints; * Operating photographic and video equipment to documentevidence; * Preparing sketches anddrawings. Communication Skills-Communicates and listens effectively and responds ina timely, effective,positiveand respectful manner; written reports and correspondence areaccurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Conflict Management-Usesappropriate interpersonalstyles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Customer Service-Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view;demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently ina timely,accurate,respectfuland friendly manner. Decision Making/Problem Solving-Identifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developingappropriate solutions; ability to use good judgment, make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem(s); collects information. Flexibility-Makes effective decisions and achieves desired resultsin the midst ofmajor changes in responsibilities, work processes,timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or workenvironment. Reliability-Completes quality work assignments ina timelyand efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities andmaintainsconfidentiality asappropriate. Teamwork& Interpersonal Skills-Demonstratesa positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to beconsidered,or your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, theselectionor hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez ******************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$143.1k-174.4k yearly 60d+ ago
Supervising Recycling Ambassador (Community Activity Specialist) - Environmental Services Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility - offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. About the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division: ESD's Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division leads one of the largest and most advanced solid waste management systems in the United States through creativity and innovation. IWM oversees San José's solid waste programs serving approximately 331,000 residential households, over 8,000 commercial customers and about 140 municipal facilities. Division staff collaborate with other City departments and establish strong partnerships with private companies, other government agencies, non-profits, and the community on a variety of key efforts. Experience fast-paced work and learn new skills that contribute to the bigger purpose of protecting the environment at a local level. Position Duties The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Overstrength Supervising Recycling Ambassador (Community Activity Specialist) position in the IWM Division. The annual salary range for this classification is: * $74,627.28 - $90,679.68 This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Supervising Recycling Ambassador (Community Activity Specialist) position is responsible for leading field operations and organizing the work activities for four (4) part-time Recycling Ambassadors (Community Activity Workers) in support of the Contamination and Recycling Tagging (CART) Program. The CART Program aims to reduce single-family dwelling recycling contamination. This work helps the City reach its zero-waste goal to increase material recycled, educate residents about items that are recyclable, reduce material landfilled, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and avoid future recycling fee increases. The Supervising Recycling Ambassador will lead the Recycling Ambassador team to efficiently provide residents across the San José Metropolitan area with recycling program expertise and community engagement while also addressing other Residential Program elements in the field. This position provides the individual with valuable recycling program experience, rewarding field work engaging residents in the community, and helps San José Recycle Right. Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Serve as the field supervisor directly supervising four (4) Recycling Ambassadors. * Supervise and train employees and monitor work activities. * Provide quality control and quality assurance in on-the-job training and support. * Drive an assigned City vehicle to residential neighborhoods. * Conduct, coordinate and direct outdoor fieldwork, scheduled starting at 6:00 AM Monday through Friday, for most of the workday. * Conduct remaining work in an office environment after outdoor field work is complete. * Plan, organize, and conduct team visual inspections of recycling carts at single-family homes focusing on visible contents only. Input data using a tablet and affix an education tag onto the cart. * Troubleshoot real-time technical issues in the field using a tablet and survey application. * Confirm team inspection materials including notes, cart photos, and quality control checks are processed and filed. * Engage with residents in a courteous and professional manner to answer recycling program or City service questions and guidance when leaving cart tags. * Support database management and recordkeeping activities and prepare written responses to residents as needed. * Maintain the field vehicle and order field supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations and efficient data collection. * Support the development of the CART fieldwork Standard Operating Procedure and improvements to continue lowering the recycling contamination rate. * Plan team logistics for assigned fieldwork and ensure field supplies are re-stocked as needed. * Create and distribute field maps for planned neighborhood visits. * Ensure the team has required equipment and materials for daily field visits. * Provide ongoing program updates to leadership and collaborate with City staff as needed to maintain uninterrupted field operations. * Operate general office equipment including printers and scanners. * Maintain teamwork and ensure team goals are met efficiently. * Perform other IWM work as assigned. This is a temporary (Overstrength) position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2026, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, the City may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience. Minimum Qualifications Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate). Experience:Three (3) years of full-time equivalent work experience (6,240 hours) with diverse neighborhoods, residents experiencing homelessness, blight reduction programs, underserved communities, or neighborhood engagement and mobilization. Acceptable Substitutions:Up to two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university (equivalent to at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Certifications:Must possess a valid California Driver's License. If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Social Awareness - Demonstrates the ability to read or sense other people's emotions and how they influence the situation of interest or concern; demonstrates empathy and organizational awareness. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Desirable Qualifications also include: * Multilingual in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese * Passionate about recycling and waste reduction * Interest in helping the San José community Recycle Right * Interest in gaining solid waste industry experience Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ernesto Zamaguey at ******************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$74.6k-90.7k yearly 34d ago
Deputy City Attorney IV, Senior
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. The Office of the City Attorney is seeking a highly qualified attorney for the unclassified, at-will position of Deputy City Attorney IV, Senior. This role requires substantial experience in motions practice and appellate advocacy, and the selected candidate may be assigned by the City Attorney to new, additional, or alternate duties in either litigation or transactional work. Within the Office, the appointed attorney will represent the City of Oakland, its officers, employees and agencies in a broad spectrum of high-stakes civil matters in both state and federal courts. These matters include, but are not limited to, inverse condemnation actions, eminent domain, complex civil rights litigation, high-value personal injury claims, wrongful death suits, collection of City-owed funds, employee disciplinary appeals before the Civil Service Board or hearing officers, personnel disputes, and other claims filed on behalf of or against the City. This classification is the most advanced non-supervisory level in the Deputy City Attorney series, requiring extensive expertise in specialized municipal practice and the independent application of professional judgment. The incumbent will receive general supervision, but will exercise a high degree of autonomy in handling complex legal assignments. The City Attorney may assign the attorney to different or evolving practice areas as the needs of the Office dictate. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Performing legal research, interpreting and applying laws. * Appearing in court to present, argue, and try cases. * Preparing pleadings and other papers in connection with trials, hearings, discovery and other legal proceedings. * Reviewing and evaluating case files and making decisions regarding proper disposition. * Studying, interpreting and applying laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs * Overseeing outside counsel. * Skillfully and professionally presenting legal advice to attorneys and lay people and defending legal analyses. * Inspiring confidence and respect for legal advice. * Interacting with other in-house attorneys as part of a team and occasionally as team leader, to provide the best product for clients of the City Attorney's Office. Read the complete job description by clicking below: Deputy City Attorney IV, Senior Click on the link below to see a video of what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Ability to * Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances. * Conduct research on legal problems, prepare sound legal options. * Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents. * Present cases in court and administrative proceedings. * Handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. * Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials, representatives of outside agencies and the public. * Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame. * Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. * Possess working knowledge of legal research methods. * Inspire confidence and respect for legal advice. * Skillfully and professionally present legal advice to clients including the elected and high-level appointed officials. * Interact with other in-house attorneys as part of a team, and occasionally as team leader, to provide the best product to clients of the City Attorney's Office. Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience * Five years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney III in the City of Oakland. Education * Graduate of accredited school of law. License or certificate * A member in good standing with the California State Bar. * Incumbents in this position are required to maintain a valid California' Driver's License during the City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. due to assignments and hours or work, public transportation may not always be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Should the candidate need accommodations or be ineligible for a Driver's License, the City Attorney's Office will work with the candidate to make such accommodations as appropriate. Desirable Qualifications * Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin. * Working knowledge of municipal, state and federal laws, ordinances and codes affecting City government. * Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures. This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. Applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be considered for this role. What's in it for you? * Work/Life Balance: 37.5-hour work weeks * 15 paid holidays * Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service * Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security * Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans * Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents * Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year * Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan * Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. * Please Note: Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications. Furthermore, benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice 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 This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice at any time. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. 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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. Candidates selected to proceed in the hiring process will be asked to submit additional information (e.g., a writing sample, references, answers to supplemental questions, and a formal City of Oakland employment application). If you have questions about the position, email ****************************. The City of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer
$117k-168k yearly est. Easy Apply 21d ago
Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II - Public Works
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, and partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Salary Information The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The total salary range for Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II classification is: Equipment Mechanic Assistant I: $60,632.00 - $73,694.40 Equipment Mechanic Assistant II: $66,560.00 - $80,828.80 Position Duties This position is open until filled with the first review date of January 14, 2026. The Fleet Management Division in Public Works Department is responsible for the management of the City's fleet including the comprehensive inspection, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal. The City's vehicle and equipment fleet currently consists of over 2,700 assets. The Department of Public Works Fleet Management Division is recruiting to fill one (1) Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (EMA I/II) position. The EMA I/II is responsible for performing inspections, communicating with other staff and customers, servicing, installation of electronic electrical equipment, ordering parts, entering data in the fleet management system, road testing and diagnosing problems to make various repairs and adjustments on automotive, heavy truck and/or heavy equipment. While working under general supervision, the EMA I/II will be expected to perform safely and follow all rules required by the City of San Jose. These positions, depending on facility assignment, will require working various shift hours and overtime. The following position details are the areas of experience required for employment and a general description of associated duties. Applicants should identify clearly which area or areas align with their experience in the application process. Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (SERVICE) Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Service) position is responsible for scheduling, servicing, inspections, and repairs on City vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanic Assistant I/II (PARTS) Equipment Mechanic Assistant (Parts) position orders, receives, and issues automotive, truck, and equipment parts. This position also researches and identifies select parts for issue, stocks and verifies inventories, and utilizes the fleet database to manage inventories. Minimum Qualifications Equipment Mechanic Assistant I (EMA I) Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in maintenance of automotive equipment which may include any one of a combination of servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and supply inventories. Equipment Mechanic Assistant II (EMA II) Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the equipment mechanical assistance of automotive equipment which may include any one of a combination of servicing vehicles, installation of automotive components and accessories, or maintenance and disbursement of parts and supply inventories including two (2) years increasingly responsible experience equivalent to the level of Equipment Mechanic Assistant I with the City of San José. Required Licensing (EMA I/II): Possession of a valid California Driver's License at all times is a condition of employment. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B Driver's License with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties. Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise:Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Multi-Tasking:Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which will include a practical exercise. The practical exercise will be tentatively held on the following dates: January 31, 2026 February 28, 2026 Interviews will be tentatively held on the week of following dates: February 10, 2026 March 12, 2026 If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero via email at ********************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$66.6k-80.8k yearly 34d ago
Information Systems Analyst - Housing Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the development of affordable housing. Its mission is to strengthen and revitalize the community through housing and neighborhood investment. With a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget of approximately $247 million and 112 employees, the Department administers multiple local, state, and federal funds. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment prioritizing social & racial equity and inclusion. In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the Housing Department underwent a significant reorganization to better align with the City's strategy of strengthening the housing continuum and addressing the needs of unhoused and unsheltered residents. As part of this effort, the Department has placed greater emphasis on using data and technology to support housing programs, guide decision-making, and expand cross-departmental collaboration. About the Data Operations & Project Support Team The Housing Department's former Data Support Division has transitioned into the Data Operations and Project Support Team, reflecting an expanded scope and growing role within the City. The team provides technical, analytical, and project management support across a wide range of housing and homelessness initiatives. This includes data integration with County partners, coordination for CalAIM, and administration of Salesforce systems such as Encampment Response Coordination System, the Rent Registry, and the Rent Stabilization Program. The team also develops and maintains the data feeds that inform the City Manager's Office Focus Area Scorecards, which track progress on reducing unsheltered homelessness. Future Direction of the Team The Data Operations & Project Support Team is actively building capacity to meet the City's increasing demand for high-quality data and systems support. Looking forward, the team will expand its role in integrating systems, strengthening data quality, and developing analytics and forecasting tools that inform both policy and operational decision-making. The team is also exploring opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and expand analytical capabilities. Team members thrive in a dynamic environment that values flexibility, agility, and collaboration. By joining this team, new staff will contribute to an evolving mission that is shaping how data is used across the Housing Department and City to improve services, support residents, and drive citywide impact. Position Duties The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Information Systems Analyst vacancy in the Data Management Division. Salary range for this classification is $141,894.48 - $172,885.44. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Currently this position is primarily on-site with limited telework. In accordance with City policy, employees are required to work on-site a minimum of four (4) days per week (at least 32 hours) at the assigned work location in San José. Up to one (1) day per week may be worked remotely, subject to operational needs and supervisor approval. Remote work from outside of the United States is not permitted. The Information Systems Analyst (ISA) will support the Department's technology ecosystem that powers affordable housing production, asset management, compliance, homelessness response, and public-facing services. The ISA will perform systems and business analysis, administer critical applications, develop integrations and reports, and provide responsive customer support to staff while following City standards for security and data management. Representative duties include: * Application Development & Customization: Gather and document business requirements; translate program needs into functional and technical specifications. Design and develop highly usable, accessible solutions by customizing platforms and leveraging modern programming languages. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, implementation, upgrades, and ongoing improvements. Build custom applications, features, and integrations within the Salesforce platform to meet evolving business needs. * System Administration & Operations: Configure, administer, and support departmental applications (e.g., case management, grants/loans, document management, reporting tools). Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Salesforce CRM and other core systems, including troubleshooting, resolving issues, and ensuring optimal performance. Stay current with platform updates, best practices, and industry trends to proactively identify opportunities for improvement. * Data & Integrations: Design and maintain integrations and data pipelines; develop SQL queries, datasets, and dashboards; perform data quality checks and controls. Plan and execute system changes and enhancements, coordinating testing, migration, and release documentation. * Quality Assurance & Documentation:Execute structured testing and validation processes; ensure compliance with City standards for security and data management. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and user guides to support consistency and knowledge transfer. * End-User Support & Training: Provide responsive user support, including ticket triage, troubleshooting, and service-level communication. Prepare job aids and training materials; conduct training sessions to build staff proficiency in using applications and data tools. * Security & Compliance: Maintain role-based access controls, audit trails, backup/recovery processes, and incident response procedures to safeguard systems and data. * Evaluation & Procurement: Evaluate software and hardware options; prepare recommendations considering cost, security, and fit; assist with procurement processes and vendor deliverables. * Other Duties as Assigned: Perform related work as required. Key Focus Areas for Housing * Case management and program systems (loans/grants, compliance, inspections, outreach). * Data integrations and reporting for Council, funders, and internal dashboards. * Secure constituent data collection (e-forms, approvals, digital signatures, auditability). * Vendor coordination for SaaS implementations and support. Desired Qualifications Desired qualifications for the ISA position are listed below: * Experience administering or integrating enterprise/business applications (customer relationship management, grants/loans, permitting, document management, data warehouse/BI). * Proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL), APIs, ETL, integration tools, and report/dashboard development. * Familiarity with security best practices (authentication, role-based access control, encryption, logging). * Experience writing technical documentation, user guides, and training materials. * Ability to coordinate small workgroups, vendors, and stakeholders to meet deadlines. * Knowledge of Agile/iterative project practices helpful. * Experience in administration, configuration, development, implementation, and support of the Salesforce (SFDC) platform. * Experience with Salesforce low-code/no-code solutions such as Flows. * Experience developing Salesforce custom coded solutions using APEX, Lightning Web Components, and JavaScript. * Experience with data integration tools such as MuleSoft. * Experience with GIS integration using Esri's JavaScript and REST APIs. * Salesforce Certified Administrator and Platform Developer. This is a hands-on technical role, where the ideal candidate must demonstrate substantial experience in four core areas: * Salesforce administration and development; * Integrating disparate applications and systems using Application Programming Interfaces (API) or Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), and; * Retrieving, transforming, and presenting data in dashboards and reports. * Working directly with customers to understand business requirements, translate into technical specifications, select and implement appropriate solutions, engineer workflows, and provide user training and support, while demonstrating a focus on customer service. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology (IT), Information Science/Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Data Science/Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics/Applied Mathematics, or a relevant field. Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional/journey level experience, of which at least two (2) years of experience include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems, or application development and/or support. Acceptable Substitution: * Additional years of increasingly responsible directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. * Completion of a Master's Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of experience which include lead technical work in development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems, or application development and/or support. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: * Job Expertise:Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. * Knowledgeable in information systems analysis, applications administration, systems integration, data/reporting, and local, state and federal rules and regulations that guide the work. * Analytical Thinking:Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. * Diagnose issues, design solutions, test and iterate using data; use a logical, systematic, and sequential approach. * Collaboration:Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. * Work effectively with program staff, IT partners, and vendors. * Communication Skills:Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and inwriting; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. * Clear written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences. * Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. * Initiative:Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. * Anticipate risks, prioritize, and follow through to completion. * Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. * Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. * Technology Use/Management: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that useof AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. A technical test may be administered to evaluate the skills required for the position. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Please also ensure to attach your resume while submitting your application. If you have questions about the duties of these positions or the selection or hiring processes, please contact Angela Tea at ************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$141.9k-172.9k yearly 34d ago
Council District 3 Office - Student Intern Unclassified (Part-Time)
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural government and economic activity for the region.The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The San José City Council consists of ten Councilmembers elected by district and a Mayor elected at-large, each for four-year terms. The Mayor and Council are responsible for representing the residents of San José, providing accountability, reviewing public policy and programs, and adopting those policies which best meet the needs of the residents, visitors, and businesses in San José. Councilmember-Elect Anthony Tordillos of District 3 Council Office is recruiting for a part-time Student Intern position. Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and interested in getting hands-on experience in policy development and communications? The Office of District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos is seeking college student for a paid internship to support the office's policy, community, and outreach work. Interns will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all facets of local government, from supporting the creation of new legislation and developing communications materials to leading on constituent casework. The internship will be 15-19 hours per week (with flexibility to accommodate class schedules); the internship period is for 4 months, with the option to extend as agreed by the office and the intern. Positions in these unclassified civil service classifications are appointed "at will" with no property right to continued employment. Each appointment is for a specified period-of-time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. Assignments may be on a project basis and/or as needed basis and will not be on predetermined employment time/term limitations. Position Duties Position Duties: The council intern will work closely with the office's Legislative, Communications, and Community Relations Directors to support the councilmember's work in the community and on the city council. Among other things, the intern will: * Conduct policy research to support the councilmember's legislative priorities and draft well-written reports and memos summarizing findings * Assist in the creation of social media content, physical materials, and the biweekly newsletter * Staff the councilmember at meetings and support the planning and execution of District 3 community events and town halls * Lead on constituent casework by working with city staff, community organizations, and government agencies to address resident concerns * Attend meetings on behalf of the office with neighborhood associations and local agencies, take notes, and provide updates on any necessary follow-up. Questions: Question # 1 - Why are you interested in working in local government, and more specifically for the District 3 council office? Question # 2 - What would you like to get out of your internship with the District 3 council office (for example, more familiarity with specific policy areas, experience working on social media content, knowledge of District 3 neighborhoods, etc)? Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experiences: Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in undergraduate or graduate program. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the state of California may be required in performing job duties. Other Qualifications Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, cover letter, and answers to the job-specific questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional steps of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews. To be considered for this position, you must fill out the online application and answer the job-specific questions on the City of San Jose website and submit the following: * Cover Letter * Resume Additional Information: If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact *************************************. This posting/recruitment will remain open until vacancy is filled. Applications are reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$40k-56k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Lifeguard, Part Time (continuous)
City of Oakland, Ca 4.1
City of Oakland, Ca job in Oakland, CA
* Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 in 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 Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department? Come and join a vibrant, energetic team whose key initiative is enhancing the community through recreational programs, optimizing park facilities and youth development. Are you passionate about being a part of dynamic community spaces and fostering cultural growth? The City of Oakland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lifeguard for the Oakland Parks & Recreation & Youth Development department. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple part-time Lifeguard positions in Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers for both seasonal and year-round employment. Working hours vary from week to week. We are looking for someone who: * Fully understands first aid, CPR, and water safety procedures to handle incidents effectively. * Maintains constant vigilance over the water and surrounding areas to quickly identify and respond to emergencies. * Stays composed and makes quick decisions in high-stress or emergency situations. * Demonstrates excellent swimming ability and proficiency in rescue techniques to ensure safety of patrons. * Works collaboratively with other lifeguards and staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. . What you will typically be responsible for: * Ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons * Enforcing all facility rules and guidelines * Preventing accidents and rendering first aid when necessary * Giving swim lessons for all ages and ability levels * Completing all records and reports including accidents, control and discipline, time slips, and leaves of absence * Preforming custodial duties as assigned by the Pool Manager * Assisting in the registration of patrons for instructional classes Read the complete job description by clicking here. A few reasons you might love this job: * You will be making a difference working with Oakland's youth * You will be spending time outdoors * You will be able to stay active * You can make a difference in the community * You will develop valuable skills A few challenges you might face in this job: * You may be responsible for dealing with emergencies * You may be exposed to inclement weather * You may have to do repetitive and physically demanding tasks The competencies required to be a successful Recreation Specialist I are: * Oral Communications: Engaging effectively in dialogue. * Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication. * Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue. * Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions. * Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards. * Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires. * Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. * Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers. * Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes. * Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment. Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable. Education: None required. Experience: Six months of aquatics experience. Candidates must be at least sixteen (16) years or older to apply. Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin are highly desirable for certain positions. Certifications/Other Requirements: Current Red Cross certification in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training and First Aid. Please scan and attach this required certification to your application. Failure to submit this required certification will result in disqualification from the selection process. Candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance and have a physical examination including a TB screening. Work Permits: Minors will be subject to state guidelines and restrictions governing their employment while employed with the City of Oakland. This shall include applicable work permits, records, hours worked, and time reporting guidelines. Minor seeking information regarding work permits should contact their local school district. When applicable, work permits must be obtained prior to beginning employment. The Recruitment Process: 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 OPRYD for further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application, current Red Cross certifications in CPR for Lifeguards with AED or CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, Lifeguard Training & First Aid, and signed supplemental questionnaire for minimum qualifications (weighted pass/fail). Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration. Stage II: The second stage will consist of an oral interview and an on-the-spot water test that will test the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the qualifications section. The list of candidates to be further considered will be developed directly from the results of Stage II. Candidates will be required to provide their original current Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED at the time of the scheduled oral interview/water test. * Note: Subsequent Oral Interviews and Water Tests will be scheduled periodically. Confirmed 2026 OPRYD Aquatics Oral Exam and Water Testing Dates are below: DateTimeLocationMonday, January 5, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, February 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, March 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolSunday, March 22, 2026 (Spring Hiring)11:00 AM - 2:30 PMDeFremery PoolFriday, April 3, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolSunday, April 12, 2026 (Summer Hiring)11:00 AM - 2:30 PMDeFremery PoolWednesday, April 22, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, May 6, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, May 27, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolFriday, June 12, 202611:45 AM - 1:00 PMDeFremery PoolFriday, July 11, 202511:45 AM - 1:00 PMDeFremery PoolWednesday, August 16, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, September 10, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolFriday, September 19, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, October 7, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolMonday, October 13, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, November 4, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal PoolWednesday, December 9, 20262:30 PM - 4:45 PMTemescal Pool The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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 on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: ******************************************************* 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 ************** 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 ************** for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jasmine Bellow at *********************.
$28k-35k yearly est. 38d ago
Class Instructor (Part-Time) Older Adults Fitness - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department Are you ready to join a team that is "Building Community Through Fun?" Are you ready to make a difference? The City of San José's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org. Position Duties The Class Instructor classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and hourly pay is at $30.48 for part-time, unbenefited employees. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department is currently seeking to fill part-time unbenefited Class Instructor vacancies in the Recreation Services Division. The ideal class instructor for older adult fitness or art classes brings a blend of specialized expertise, interpersonal finesse, and adaptive teaching strategies. Beyond core fitness instruction, they demonstrate: Older Adult Fitness Classes and Activities: * Understanding of age-related physical changes, chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular issues), and fall prevention strategies. * Familiarity with evidence-based exercise programming for older adults, including balance, mobility, strength, and flexibility training. * Awareness of mental health considerations and the role of physical activity in cognitive wellness and emotional resilience. * Capacity to modify exercises for varying ability levels, including seated or low-impact options. * Proficiency in demonstrating movements safely and effectively, with verbal cues and visual aids. * Ability to monitor participants and adjust pacing or intensity based on real-time feedback. * Enthusiasm for promoting lifelong health and wellness in older adults. Older Adult Art Classes and Activities * Design and deliver engaging art lessons tailored to the age, skill level, and interests of participants. * Introduce and demonstrate techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and other visual arts. * Encourage creative exploration while providing constructive feedback and individualized support. * Maintain a safe, inclusive, and inspiring studio environment. * Organize and display student artwork for exhibitions, showcases, or community events. Minimum Qualifications Education Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience Three (3) months experience in a specific subject matter. Acceptable Substitutions Six (6) months (2 sessions) experience as an instructor with the City of San Jose's recreational programs may be substituted for either the education or the experience. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificate may be required. Necessary Special Qualifications * Must be at least eighteen (18) years old. * Special Certificates/Licenses for specialized subject or skills may be required. * Other special qualifications may apply. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.Familiarity with a variety of recreation and leisure activities. Knowledge of basic professional and office functions.Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse participant population. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally, and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Initiative: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. ProblemSolving:Approachesasituationorproblembydefiningtheproblemorissue;determinesthesignificanceofproblems; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process work. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews. This position will remain open until filled and the first application review date will be in November 2025. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you have questions regarding selection or hiring process, please contact Jaine Davies PRNS Employee Services Analyst at **************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$30.5 hourly 60d+ ago
Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship - Environmental Services Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
San Jose, CA job
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************. About the Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD)is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formally Twitter),Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. Position Duties About the Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill two (2) part-time unbenefited Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern positions. Student Interns of the Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship will rotate within five key engineering groups across the Environmental Services Department. Interns will rotate into each of these five engineering groups approximately every six weeks. These rotations will include travel to three distinct work locations which include San José City Hall, the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), and San José Municipal Water System (Muni Water). At the conclusion of the internship, interns will have job shadowed in each of the five groups. The key engineering groups are located withing the following sections: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) division is leading one of the largest public works programs in San José's history! The division is responsible for delivering a 10-year capital improvement program estimated at $1.4 billion and assuring the future of wastewater treatment services for 1.7 million residents and 17,000 businesses. The CIP division performs the overall planning and project delivery for all aspects of the RWF treatment process, including program administration and budget planning. The division is also supported by a co-located team of consultant staff and staff from the Department of Public Works, who provide program management and construction management services. * Responsibilities while working in CIP include but are not limited to: Supporting engineering staff on current projects in various phases of work, including feasibility, design, bid, and construction; attending project and staff meetings; attending design workshops; participating in construction site visits; assisting staff to manage facility-wide studies; and assisting staff in the areas of program management and controls. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) The Wastewater Management Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering section works side-by-side with three divisions of wastewater management at the RWF - Plant Operations, Facility Maintenance, and Energy & Automation. The division is staffed by 226 full-time employees that includes operators, mechanics, various wastewater superintendents and supervisors, engineers, technicians, analysts, staff specialists, and other support staff. In addition, these groups are supported by various consultants. This section is responsible for managing various O&M repair/replacement projects, providing engineering support to the RWF, maintaining document management systems and record drawings, and providing leadership for the Asset Management system. * Responsibilities while working in O&M include but are not limited to: * Assisting with equipment tags, field verification, and creating missing tag lists. * Assisting with uploading O&M manuals, equipment warranty documents, SOPs, and training related documents from CIP Final Submittals to WMDocs. * Assisting with the review of preventive maintenance schedules from O&M manuals and creating PM schedule lists. * Assisting with O&M Online Manual upgrades. * Assisting with O&M Engineering projects. * Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. Pretreatment Program - Watershed Protection (WSP) Division The Pretreatment Program consists of the Source Control and Environmental Engineering sections and is responsible for implementing the federal- and state-mandated pretreatment program for industrial discharges to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. The program is required by the Facility's NPDES permit and is aimed at ensuring that certain dischargers have adequate treatment prior to the discharge of industrial wastewater to the sanitary sewer to protect water quality and the integrity of the wastewater collection and treatment systems. On an annual basis, the Pretreatment Program inspects approximately 350 businesses, collects more than 1,900 water quality samples, and reviews more than 900 self-monitoring reports. This group also permits and conducts inspections of newly regulated facilities such as dental offices. * Responsibilities while working in the Pretreatment Program include but are not limited to: Assisting Sanitary Engineers in evaluating industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with federal, state, and local pretreatment requirements; writing and issuing Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits; conducting plan check reviews of industrial and commercial facilities, and performing specialized environmental engineering studies in support of the Pretreatment Program, the Watershed Enforcement Program, and the Regional Wastewater Facility. Municipal Water System (Muni Water) & South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) Muni Water The Municipal Water System section is responsible for system operation and maintenance engineering support, and design and construction of the Municipal Water System pipeline and facilities. This includes managing the water quality programs, and supporting the conservation program, providing development related support services, ensuring availability of water supply, capital improvements, construction inspection, and engineering support to operations and maintenance. SBWR South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) is a recycled water wholesaler to four retailers: San Jose Water Company, San José Municipal Water, City of Santa Clara, and City of Milpitas. Customers buy recycled water from the retailer in their location. SBWR is the regional permit holder for recycled water in San José, Santa Clara and Milpitas, ensuring compliance with State regulations for recycled water quality and use and is a leader in recycled water in Northern California. SBWR's recycled water system consists of over 150 miles of pipeline, five pump stations, and 10 million gallons of storage in reservoirs. SBWR delivers more than four billion gallons of recycled water per year to more than 960 commercial customers, an average of 11 million gallons a day. * Responsibilities while working in Muni Water & SBWR include but are not limited to: Supporting engineering and operations staff through research, data collection, and technical analyses for ongoing projects. Responsibilities will include conducting field visits and site inspections to observe construction and operations/maintenance activities, as well as participating in staff meetings, taking notes, and providing follow-up as needed. Additional assignments may be given to further assist the engineering and compliance team. Duration of Assignment Approximately 8 months Salary Information Salary ranges for this classification are: * Undergraduate Student Intern:$15.86 - $22.65 hourly * Graduate Student Intern: $20.52 - $30.30 hourly These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: * Undergraduate: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship. * Graduate: Completion of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a master's degree program from an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship. Experience: None. Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.Desirable competencies for this position include: Communication Skills -Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Job Expertise -Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Multi-Tasking -Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability- Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills -Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Norma Lopez Sanchez at ********************************. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application. AI and the Hiring Process We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$15.9-22.7 hourly 36d ago

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