The City of Oakland is the most populous city and the county seat of Alameda County, California. It is a major West Coast port and serves as the Bay Area's trade center and economic engine. The Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California and one of the busiest in the United States. Oakland is known for its diverse culture, vibrant arts scene, and thriving business community.

City of Oakland

Oakland Vibrant Business Community

Incorporated in 1852, Oakland is the eighth largest city in California, with an estimated population of 425,000 and a wealth of resources and opportunities. Located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland is bordered by 19 miles of coastline to the west and rolling hills to the east, which provide unparalleled vistas of the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

The Oakland Public Library is excited to announce the opening of a recruitment for Library Safety Manager!  

OPL is an indispensable partner in transforming lives through robust equity and diversity initiatives, responsive services, and unique programming adapted to serve the needs of a multifaceted community. We champion a future filled with joy for all people, and our staff actively engages and works in conjunction with various community partners to envision, develop, and promote our evolving services. 

We are looking for someone who is:   
An innovative problem solver and change maker:  You will lead improvements to Oakland Public Library's security model and fair and equitable behavior and enforcement policies. 
An outstanding communicator and collaborator:  You will make meaningful connections with Oakland’s diverse community and staff.   
Familiar with Oakland’s diverse populations and resources: You will be supporting staff in resolving crisis situations within Oakland’s most impacted communities. 
Resilient and skilled in resolving conflict:  You will manage interpersonally strained and crisis situations to support a safe, welcoming community space. 
Empathetic and passionate:  You will support staff in the most challenging part of their job in order to support the needs of the Oakland community. 

 What you will typically be responsible for:  
Providing support and debriefing public-facing staff when high-risk situations occur.  
Coordinating incident reporting and following up systemwide. 
Coordinating training for contracted security staff at all library locations.  
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with MACRO, OPD, City County social services, and other partners to ensure a robust network of support for library staff and patrons that emphasizes alternatives to police response.  
Designing and coordinating learning opportunities for staff in support of safety, security, and wellness.  
Serving on the Library’s Management Team to support a holistic approach to safety and wellness, making recommendations grounded in input from the community as well as staff, and utilizing data and racial equity analysis. 

Apply Now!
https://hubs.la/Q028KXK20

We are hiring!

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.

Apply Now.
https://hubs.la/Q027Wcv00

Trees clean the air, cool the city, improve our health, and nourish the soul. The #OaklandUrbanForestPlan considers all the benefits trees can provide a community. 

Visit our website to read the Plan and see what your neighbors think of it—community members have already left more than 200 comments which you can see and respond to. 
 
Join our virtual information session on November 15th or in-person session on November 29th. Cantonese and Spanish interpretation will be offered. Details available at https://hubs.la/Q027NQ050

We are hiring!

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Urban Economic Analyst IV, Projects vacancy within the Economic & Workforce Development Department's Public/Private Development Division. The Department of Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) at the City of Oakland is responsible for the City’s overall economic health and vitality, and includes several divisions including Real Estate Asset Management, Cultural Affairs, Workforce Development, Special Activities and Public/Private Development. 

This position plays a key role in the Public/Private Development (PPD) Division of EWD.  PPD is responsible for negotiating and implementing transformative mixed-use and affordable housing development projects on City-owned property.  Current projects include a new mixed-use project on 1911 Telegraph Avenue in downtown Oakland, the adaptive reuse of the historic Henry J. Kaiser Civic Auditorium, the conversion of the historic Fire Alarm Building into a new museum, a new Samuel Merritt University headquarters and a number of affordable housing projects throughout Oakland including on properties at Oak Knoll, the E. 12 St. remainder parcel, 3050 International Blvd, Foothill and 73rd, as well as Transit-Oriented Development projects at the West Oakland, Fruitvale, and Coliseum BART stations.

The Division also manages the former Redevelopment Agency’s (RDA) capital improvements, such as streetscape projects, and assists with the management of City-owned facilities, such as the Oakland Ice Center, the Oakland Convention Center, and the Fox Theater.  It also oversees the winding down of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency (ORSA) and manages Oakland Renaissance New Markets Tax Credits (ORNMTC), the City's Community Development Entity that provides funding for development projects in Oakland.

Apply now!
https://hubs.la/Q027C7w50

Join our team!

Do you have a passion for public service and a calling to make a difference? Are you motivated to tackle tangible, complex problems that affect real people in our community? Are you looking for a meaningful position that offers great pay and benefits? Are you seeking to work collaboratively with like-minded people striving to tell Oakland’s story with authenticity and creativity, and inspired to help connect our most vulnerable residents and businesses with the services they need to thrive? If so, the City of Oakland needs you as a Public Information Officer.

We are seeking 5 Dynamic Public Information Officers to Join Citywide Team

The City of Oakland is hiring five (5) Public Information Officers (PIOs) to join the City’s robust, dynamic, and equity-driven Communications & Engagement team. Each PIO will focus on a specific departmental “beat” and report to a citywide Communications & Engagement team under the direction of the Citywide Communications & Engagement Director to support the citywide team in addressing the City’s communications priorities as they emerge.
 
Core responsibilities include media relations, strategic communications planning, digital and visual content development, employee communications, community engagement, and crisis communications.

The departmental "beats" include:
Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
Public Works
Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Oakland Fire (MACRO & Emergency Services)
Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Apply now!
https://hubs.la/Q027BlLJ0

Don’t feed the drain monster!
There’s nothing spookier than flooded streets from blocked drains, but you can help keep your community clean and dry by volunteering to Adopt-a-Drain before the rain. Visit https://hubs.la/Q027kKGM0 to adopt a storm drain near you and help keep it clean as the rainy season approaches.
Happy Halloween from the City of Oakland’s Environmental Stewardship Team!

We are seeking 5 Dynamic Public Information Officers to Join Citywide Team

The City of Oakland is hiring five (5) Public Information Officers (PIOs) to join the City’s robust, dynamic, and equity-driven Communications & Engagement team. Each PIO will focus on a specific departmental “beat” and report to a citywide Communications & Engagement team under the direction of the Citywide Communications & Engagement Director to support the citywide team in addressing the City’s communications priorities as they emerge.
 
Core responsibilities include media relations, strategic communications planning, digital and visual content development, employee communications, community engagement, and crisis communications.

The departmental "beats" include:
Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
Public Works
Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
Oakland Fire (MACRO & Emergency Services)
Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Apply Now. 
https://hubs.la/Q0277C8D0

We are hiring!

The Deputy Director of Housing has operational responsibility to manage and direct the various activities of the Housing and Community Development Division. The position reports the Director of Housing & Community Development and will have extensive interaction and a high level of visibility with the Mayor, Council, and numerous community leaders while aggressively pursuing City goals related to housing. As the City's second housing executive and content expert, the successful candidate will have solid technical expertise in the areas of low-to-moderate and market-rate housing programs.

We are looking for someone who is: 
A hands-on, creative self-initiator with a strong business orientation and the ability to implement effective operational systems and workflows. In addition, the candidate will be politically and organizationally astute with the ability to relate to community concerns, issues, and interests. Expertise in economic, housing, and/or neighborhood development along with excellent business and finance skills will be critical attributes for success in this role.

Apply now.
https://hubs.la/Q0277jrT0

Join the City of Oakland Finance Department!

The Purchasing Section is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services for all City of Oakland operations. The Purchasing section employs five Buyers and a Senior Buyer who review and analyze department submitted requisitions and apply the most effective procurement methods, conduct formal and informal bid solicitations and award, process and issue purchase orders and related transactions. For many individuals, the Buyer position is the first step in a long and successful career as a procurement professional with the City of Oakland.

Apply Now
https://hubs.la/Q0277B6z0

The draft Oakland Urban Forest Plan is here!  Weigh in on the Plan that will guide how we care for Oakland’s trees over the next 50 years. Visit our website to comment on the Plan and learn about upcoming information sessions. https://hubs.la/Q0271hxd0 #OaklandUrbanForestPlan

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