***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:
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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.
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Analytical: You will analyze complex historical and legal documents and use them to determine legal boundaries and write legal descriptions.
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A Collaborative Contributor: You will actively work with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. You can communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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Technologically Proficient: You have expert knowledge with surveying instruments, such as AutoCAD, Excel, and related technologies.
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Versatile: You can work independently or as a part of a dynamic team at all levels.
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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.
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Training field personnel to perform surveys, field and office techniques.
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Researching records and gathering field data and analyzing data to perform surveys.
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Performing precise GPS, traverse and level work.
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Reading, interpreting, and reconciling plans and specs.
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Preparing survey reports and resolving major discrepancies in complex construction plans and surveys.
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Establishing and maintaining contacts with engineers, contractors, inspectors, property owners, and the public
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Drafting topographic surveys, exhibits and drawings using AutoCAD.
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.
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You will work with sophisticated technological equipment such as, Robotic Total Station and GPS instrumentation.
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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.
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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:
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You will have challenging surveys that require historical survey records, maps, and documents that may be hard to access.
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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.
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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
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Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
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Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
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Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
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Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
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Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
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Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
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Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
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Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
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Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
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Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
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Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
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Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
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Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
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Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
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Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
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.
Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it:
https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf
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.
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?
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15 paid holidays
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Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
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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
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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
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Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
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Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
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Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
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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:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca
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 (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. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Will Sun, Human Resource Analyst, at
[email protected].
