Program Analyst I (Selective Certification - Violence Prevention Program Evaluation) (Restricted)

Salary

$79,235.40 - $97,284.60 Annually

Location

Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full Time Civil Service

Job Number

25-AP292-10SCR

Department

Department of Violence Prevention

Opening Date

01 / 14 / 2026

Closing Date

1 / 29 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

TW1

The Position

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

The City of Oakland is recruiting to fill one (1) Program Analyst I (Selective Certification - Violence Prevention Program Evaluation) vacancy in the Department of Violence Prevention (DVP). The Program Analyst will assist in the program planning, research, analysis, and development of programs specific to Oakland violence prevention and intervention. They will also assist with violence prevention grants and contracts, and the implementation of violence prevention programs, as well as provide assistance to community-based organizations.

The ideal candidate has experience in program administration of violence prevention / intervention programs or direct service programs to populations at high-risk for violence. They should be culturally competent and be able to communicate effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Tech-savvy . You will be the primary contact for technical assistance with the department’s data and grant management system.
• Detail-oriented . You will review service delivery data regularly for quality assurance.
• Customer service oriented . You will play an important support role for DVP and grantee staff who may need additional assistance with tech.
• Analytical . You will build advanced reports and data dashboards to display information in visually appealing ways.
• Organized . You will manage multiple priorities, including small tasks, ongoing projects, and support as needed.

What you will typically be responsible for :

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Competencies Required :

Minimum Requirements for Application

Selective Certification  (Violence Prevention Program Evaluation)

This recruitment is being announced in accordance with Section 5.03 of the Civil Service Rules. The eligible list generated from this announcement will only be used to fill Program Analyst I positions specialized in Violence Prevention Program Evaluation, including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable, and may be used to fill future vacancies with the same Selective Certification.

This recruitment is restricted to full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Political Science, Economics, or a related field.

Experience :

One (1) year of professional work experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating local, state, and federal data and / or program data, including the utilization of a data management system that tracks social services programs, funding, and outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

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 (weighted 100%), which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the week of February 9, 2026.

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?

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.

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