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PORT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL WORK)
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$14,000.00 - $17,338.00 Monthly
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Engineering
- Utilities
Project Support Manager (AFSCME)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$156,395.20 - $190,091.20 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Project Management
Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer
- Oakland, California
- BART
$196,987.00 - $298,436.00 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Building Maintenance
Project Manager, Accessibility
- Oakland, California
- BART
$160,800.00 - $243,612.00 Annually
- Project Management
Senior Mail Services Support Clerk (External)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$72,177.87 - $94,350.26 Annually
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Electrician (SEIU) (External)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$90,632.05 - $118,473.47 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Project Manager (Transit-Oriented Development)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$160,800.00 - $243,612.00 Annually
- Project Management
- Transportation or Transit
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$15,528.00 - $19,236.00 Monthly
- Engineering
- Project Management
Legal Process Clerk I
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$30.67 - $36.02/hour; $63,793.60 - $74,921.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Microbiologist
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$48.30 - $57.35/hour; $94,185.00 - $111,832.50/year
- Full Time
- Other
Police Dispatcher Trainee
- Oakland, California
- BART
$85,943.73 - $92,986.61 Annually
- Public Safety
Associate Deputy Public Defender
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$63.23 - $95.46/hour; $131,518.40 - $198,556.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lateral Police Dispatcher
- Oakland, California
- BART
$96,509.09 - $104,606.53 Annually
- Public Safety
Assistant Business Analyst
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$59.68 - $72.53/hour; $124,134.40 - $150,862.40/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Analysis and Research
AVIATION SECURITY MANAGER
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$17,369.00 - $21,517.00 Monthly
- Administration and Management
- Aviation or Harbor
- Public Safety
Senior Technology Project Manager
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$76.00 - $101.85/hour; $158,080.00 - $211,848.00/year
- Full Time
- Project Management
Manager of Automotive & Equipment Maintenance
- Oakland, California
- BART
$156,395.20 - $190,091.20 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Building Maintenance
- Fleet Management
Entry-Level Police Officer
- Oakland, California
- BART
$107,953.68 - $152,397.96 Annually
- Public Safety
Lateral Police Officer & Academy Graduate
- Oakland, California
- BART
$107,953.68 - $152,397.96 Annually
- Public Safety
Senior Administrative Analyst, AFSCME (Transportation)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$128,356.80 - $156,020.80 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Transportation or Transit
Division Director, Behavioral Health Care Services
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$72.76 - $88.43/hour; $151,340.80 - $183,934.40/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Manager of Access & Accessible Services
- Oakland, California
- BART
$160,800.00 - $243,612.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
Police Administrative Supervisor
- Oakland, California
- BART
$138,924.00 - $161,220.00 Annually
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Safety
Emergency Services Dispatch Supervisor
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$57.78 - $69.36/hour; $120,182.40 - $144,268.80/year
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Emergency Management
Manager of Logistics (Non-Represented)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$160,800.00 - $243,612.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure Delivery
- Oakland, California
- BART
$238,356.00 - $361,108.00 Annually
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
PORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT ANALYST IV
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$12,655.00 - $15,678.00 Monthly
- Administrative Analysis and Research
WHARFINGER
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$13,577.00 - $16,476.00 Monthly
- Other
Manager of Operations Safety
- Oakland, California
- BART
$156,395.20 - $190,091.20 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Fire Life Safety Program Administrator
- Oakland, California
- BART
$141,668.80 - $172,224.00 Annually
- Fire and EMS
- Project Management
- Public Safety
Fare Inspection Officer
- Oakland, California
- BART
$78,989.87 - $94,783.94 Annually
- Other
PORT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (CIVIL WORK)
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California
- Port of Oakland
$14,000.00 - $17,338.00 Monthly
- Engineering
Manager of Labor Relations
- Oakland, California
- BART
$160,800.00 - $243,612.00 Annually
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources and Personnel
Child Welfare Worker II
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$54.12 - $62.11/hour; $105,534.00 - $121,114.50/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Senior Financial Services Specialist
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$44.53 - $59.68/hour; $92,622.40 - $124,134.40/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Financial Services Specialist II
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$43.66 - $55.71/hour; $90,812.80 - $115,876.80/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Public Health
Information Systems Specialist
- Oakland, California
- Alameda County
$44.97 - $57.39/hour; $93,537.60 - $119,371.20/year
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Automotive & Equipment Mechanic (SEIU) (External)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$90,632.05 - $118,473.47 Annually
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Fleet Management
Assistant Director of Information Technology & Operations
- 1544 Eureka Road, Suite 180, Oakland, California
- Oakland Housing Authority
$172,389-$199.919
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Superintendent of Power & Mechanical Maintenance
- Oakland, California
- BART
$184,099.00 - $278,912.00 Annually
- Building Maintenance
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Community Services Officer
- Oakland, California
- BART
$66,342.64 - $81,485.04 Annually
- Community and Economic Development
Automatic Fare Collection Electronic Technician (SEIU) (External)
- Oakland, California
- BART
$90,632.05 - $118,473.47 Annually
- Engineering
Public Safety Support Services Commander
- Oakland, California
- Northern California Chapter of APCO International
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Emergency Support Officer - Flexible Bay Area Shifts
- Oakland, California
- Armorous
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer
- Oakland, California
- Willdan
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer - Local Codes Champion
- Oakland, California
- Willdan
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Senior Airport Terminal Planner Lead Terminal Masterplans
- Oakland, California
- HNTB
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Service Dispatcher
- Oakland, California
- NeuroNav
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Airport Terminal Planner
- Oakland, California
- HNTB
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Program Specialist
- Oakland, California
- University of California , San Francisco
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Sciences and Laboratory
Ground Ramp Agent
- Oakland, California
- AGI
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Fraud Detection Analyst, Senior
- Oakland, California
- Blue Shield of California
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fraud Detection Analyst, Senior
- Oakland, California
- Blue Shield of CA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94620)
- Oakland, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote Entry-Level Background Investigator
- Oakland, California
- CACI International Inc
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Patrol Agent (Full-time)
- Oakland, California
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Expert Ethics Programs Investigator
- Oakland, California
- PG&E
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Logistician
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Join the US Army (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator - West Coast
- Oakland, California
- CACI International Inc
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Assistant Planner
- Oakland, California
- Interwest Consulting Group
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
Wheelchair Agent-OAK
- Oakland, California
- Unifi
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
31B Military Police - Entry Level (94620)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wheelchair Agent-OAK
- Oakland, California
- Prospect International Airport Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Student Library Technician
- Oakland, California
- Young World Physical Education
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Senior Airport Terminal Planner
- Oakland, California
- HNTB
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Library Technician
- Oakland, California
- Young World Physical Education
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Emergency Support Officer (ESO ll)
- Oakland, California
- Armorous
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Oakland, California
- Center for Elders' Independence
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Unarmed Emergency Support Officer (ESO l)
- Oakland, California
- Armorous
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Exhibit Prep & Install Lead (Museum)
- Oakland, California
- Oakland Museum of California
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Senior Incident Investigator - Location Flexible
- Oakland, California
- PG&E Corporation Careers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator - West Coast Jobs
- Oakland, California
- ClearanceJobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Analyst
- Oakland, California
- Tailored Management
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Intelligence Analyst
- Oakland, California
- Eteam
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Public Safety Support Services Commander
- Oakland, California
- NAPCO USA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Oakland, California
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Oakland, California
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Community Safety Patrol Officer - 401K Match
- Oakland, California
- Planned Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94601)
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Custom Protection Officer
- Oakland, California
- Surefox North America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Specialist Armed Custom Protection Officer
- Oakland, California
- Surefox North America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
- Oakland, California
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Armed Executive Protection Specialist - Global
- Oakland, California
- Surefox North America
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Oakland Gardens, New York
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Oakland Gardens, New York
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ground Ramp Agent
- Oakland, California
- Alliance Ground International
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Oakland Gardens, New York
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Management and Program Analyst
- Oakland, California
- IRS
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
Military Police - 30 Days PTO, Full Healthcare & Housing Allowance
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
Army Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Full Healthcare
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
68W Combat Medic Specialist - Paid Training Provided
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
Combat Medic - 30 Days PTO, Full Healthcare, Housing Allowance
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Full Healthcare
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
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- U.S. Army
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- U.S. Army
- Full Time
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Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Full Healthcare & Housing
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Military
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Military
Army Medic - 26 Weeks Paid Training, No Experience Required
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Military
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
- U.S. Army
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- Oakland, California
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- Oakland, California
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PORT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL WORK)
- 530 Water Street, Oakland, California 94607 United States
- Port of Oakland
- Nov 12, 2026
- $14,000.00 - $17,338.00 Monthly
Port of Oakland

Your Port. Your Community. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland Seaport is the fourth busiest container port on the U.S. West Coast; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Together, through Port operations and those of its tenants and users, the Port generates more than 98,000 jobs in the region and supports over one million jobs across the United States. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. The Port of Oakland is a dynamic organization providing great pay, excellent benefits and an exciting corporate culture. When you join the Port, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services.
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- $14,000.00 - $17,338.00 Monthly
- Nov 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Description

*** All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 5:00 pm, on the closing date of the recruitment. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Please follow all submission instructions to ensure your application is complete. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications, therefore, it is important for online applications to be completed fully. Late applications will not be accepted beyond the closing time and date for any reason, including any technical issues, such as system, browser, or computer failures, etc. ***

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (ELECTRICAL)
The eligibility list generated from this announcement will only be used to fill specialized (Electrical Engineer) positions.

The Port of Oakland is advancing a transformative electrification initiative across its business lines to achieve zero-emission operations while supporting the long-term energy needs of its maritime, aviation, logistics, and commercial customers.

The Port serves as its own publicly owned electric utility, Port Public Power (PPP), which works closely with the Engineering Division. PPP is responsible for planning, operating, and maintaining the Port’s electric utility infrastructure, while Engineering designs and delivers the Port’s capital improvement projects.

The Port offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of public power and infrastructure innovation. Depending on the assignment, engineers may support projects that enhance electrical system capacity, reliability, and resiliency while advancing the Port’s zero-emission goals. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in either assignment.

The Port is currently recruiting for two vacancies in the classification of Port Associate Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work) positions in the following assignments:

Port Public Power: Supporting the planning, engineering, operation, and maintenance of the Port’s publicly owned electric utility infrastructure, including electrical distribution systems, utility modernization initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and electrification projects serving Port facilities and tenants.

Engineering Project Design & Delivery: Supporting the engineering design and construction delivery of capital improvement projects throughout the Port, including projects identified through PPP, Maritime, and Aviation planning initiatives. Responsibilities include evaluating existing infrastructure, developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), coordinating with consultants and Port stakeholders, and providing engineering oversight during construction, testing, and commissioning of infrastructure improvements.
Under general supervision, the Port Associate Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work), is expected to handle with competence any electrical engineering assignments. The employee uses initiative and creativity to solve electrical and mechanical problems. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.)
Prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports for electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
Makes electrical and mechanical engineering investigations.
Inspects construction of electrical and mechanical systems.
Reviews test reports of completed installations.
Directs preparation and maintenance of permanent engineering and cost data records.
Prepares correspondence and other material.
Prepares project schedules.
Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires three years of professional experience in the field of electrical and/or mechanical engineering and possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.

A Master's degree in electrical and/or mechanical engineering from an ABET (American Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the typical task and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are required.

Knowledge of:
Electrical and mechanical principles and practices.
The National Electric Code.
The methods applied in inspections of materials used in electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
The methods applied in testing of materials used in electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
Principles of project management.

Ability to:
Supervise and direct support staff.
Use computer aided drafting programs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team.
Work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent assignments.
Work with minimum supervision.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Stage I: Application, PE Registration and Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Pass/Fail) - The first stage in the selection process will consist of an application, PE registration, and supplemental questionnaire appraisal review (pass/fail). Applications submitted without an attached PE registration and completed supplemental questionnaire will not be given further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next stage. Only the most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to Stage II.

Stage II: Assessment Examination (Weighted 100%) - The second stage of the selection process may consist of a combination of job-related situational project exercises and an oral panel interview designed to assess technical knowledge and any additional other KSAs. Job-related situational project exercises may consist of written exercises, performance exercises or other situational exercises that would assess the KSAs. The Assessment Examination is designed to test your overall aptitude for the position.

Candidates must achieve a scale score of 70 or more on this examination to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration . The Port of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

ADVISORIES

Immigration Reform and Control Act: In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Port will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Social Security card must be presented, and the name on it must match the name on the application.

Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with State and Federal Laws, the Port will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The Port is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the selection process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations during the selection process must notify Nancy Jeu at njeu@portoakland.com within seven (7) calendar days of the closing date of the job announcement. The Port requires applicants to provide supporting medical documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation.

The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical engineering.

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at the time and for the duration of appointment.

Incumbents in this classification may be assigned either to the Airport or Harbor work location. In order to comply with the security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for incumbents assigned to the airport and U.S. Customs for individuals who have unescorted access to secured areas of the harbor, each incumbent is required to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position.

The incumbent assigned to the airport may be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport.

The Port of Oakland'sbenefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
The Port offers aDeferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
13paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

Closing Date/Time: 12/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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Port of Oakland

Your Port. Your Community.

The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland Seaport is the fourth busiest container port on the U.S. West Coast; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Together, through Port operations and those of its tenants and users, the Port generates more than 98,000 jobs in the region and supports over one million jobs across the United States. The Port of Oakland was established in 1927 and is an independent department of the City of Oakland. The Port of Oakland is a dynamic organization providing great pay, excellent benefits and an exciting corporate culture.

When you join the Port, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services.
Port of Oakland
- Oakland, California, United States
- http://www.portofoakland.com
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