Assistant to the City Administrator (Exempt)

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 citys 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 Administrators Office

The City Administrators Office (CAO) provides strategic leadership that supports the Mayor City Council and Citywide Departments; the CAO motivates and challenges the organization to deliver efficient and effective services toward equitable outcomes in the community.

Do you have a passion for public service and a calling to make a difference Are you motivated and skilled at tackling complex problems and producing tangible results that improve the lives of real people in our community Are you inspired and have concrete ideas about how to streamline systems that connect our most vulnerable residents and businesses with the services they need to thrive Are you experienced in making improvements to and raising trust in local government Are you a great listener and communicator Are you looking for a meaningful fast-paced and challenging role in local government that rewards you with great pay and benefits If so the City of Oakland needs you as an Assistant to the City Administrator.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Able to work as part of a team and independently. You will be expected to work both independently and on projects that will require independent assessment and collaboration with other City staff.
• Detail-oriented. You will be expected to pay close attention to every element and aspect of work products to ensure they are executed according to specifications error-free completed to the highest standards and in compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Self-motivated. You will be expected to take initiative apply sound judgement and use your resources to solve problems.
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills . You will have the opportunity to interface with multiple City departments elected officials and the public. With this you will get to establish meaningful professional relationships and communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Organized and results driven . You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable. You will need to adapt to changing situations and environments with the ability to take instructions from multiple senior-level staff members.

What you will typically be responsible for :

Read the complete job description here : Assistant to the City Administrator

Working for the City of Oakland

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Competencies Required :

Minimum Requirements for Application

Education : Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a related field. Possession of an advanced degree in public or business administration is highly desirable.

Experience : Five years of experience performing progressively responsible and complex administrative and managerial duties in the public sector.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements

Successful incumbent in this position is 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. The individual who is appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers 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.

Supplemental Information

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(f). All applications received will be forwarded to the City Administrators Office for further consideration.

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

Whats in it for you

Work / Life Balance : 37.5-hourwork 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.

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 :

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 NeoGovs 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 Michelle Phillips at .

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Research and analysis,Labor Cost Analysis,Communication skills,Management Experience,Microsoft Publisher,Microsoft Word,QuickBooks,Accounting,Office Experience,Problem Solving,Administrative Experience,Attention to detail

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 149452 - 183514