• Job Description

  Req#: 4162594
  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?
  
  Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, on the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.
  
  This is the best time to join our team! The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies in the Department of Transportation, Department of Violence Prevention, Fire Department, and Human Services Department. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies citywide.
  
  The Program Analyst I is an entry-level classification in the series. The incumbent assists in the development of programs, identification of fund sources, implementation of programs, and evaluation of results.
  
  We are looking for someone who is:
  
  • Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • A skilled communicator and relationship builder. You understand how to engage a variety of audiences. Oakland is a diverse community with many different stakeholder groups, and your work will interact with both governmental and non-profit agencies, community leaders, and program constituents.
  • A self-driven team player. You will work in a fast-paced environment and must have a strong desire to work in public service.
  • Customer and community focused. Your work will enhance the entire organization by being customer-focused and by enhancing customer satisfaction.
  
  What you will typically be responsible for:
  
  • Assisting with transforming ideas into fundable programs, developing strategies to find funds, handling contracts with public service agencies, and arranging extra funds or program changes when necessary.
  • Writing, reviewing, and managing grant applications and programs while ensuring compliance with grantor and City standards.
  • Assisting in planning and implementing programs, preparing budgets, finding funds, negotiating contracts, solving problems, and communicating with participants.
  • Monitoring service provider contracts, conducting site visits, and reviewing contractor and consultant invoices for accuracy.
  • Facilitating meetings for community organizations, district boards, and neighborhood groups for program development and implementation.
  Read the complete job description by clicking the link below
  Program Analyst I
  
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  Working for the City of Oakland
  
  
  A few reasons you might love this job:
  
  • You will work in an exciting and dynamic team environment where creativity, problem-solving, and leadership are celebrated.
  • You will be surrounded by dedicated and collegial colleagues who believe in public service and community investment.
  • You will help to design and implement projects and initiatives that will have meaningful and long-lasting contributions to Oakland.
  • You will have excellent learning opportunities for professional growth and development of your public administration skills and abilities.
  • You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments and grow your professional network.
  
  A few challenges you might face in this job:
  
  • You will be managing work and projects that are time and politically sensitive.
  • You will need to gain familiarity with navigating a variety of City departments and services to provide superior project delivery and services to multiple stakeholders.
  • You will need to learn a wide range of regulations (City, State, Federal) and how they impact the services the City provides.
  • You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will be expected to expertly and professionally juggle multiple competing priorities with calm and grace.
  
  Competencies Required:
  Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
  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
  Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
  Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
  Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
  Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
  Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
  Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
  Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
  Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
  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 is acceptable.
  
  Education:
  Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social work, behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  
  Experience:
  One year of experience in a relevant field of program administration.
  
  License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
  Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. 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.
  
  We are recruiting at the Program Analyst I and Program Analyst II levels, if you would like to be considered for both levels, you must submit separate applications for each posting.
  
  The Program Analyst II posting can be found here:
  Program Analyst II 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 invited to take an online multiple-choice test. You’ll have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. This is tentatively planned to launch during the week of January 15, 2024.
  
  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?
  
  • Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and some positions may offer a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
  • 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 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:
  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
  
  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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.

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