CITY OF OAKLAND, CA
Oakland, California, United States
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
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 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. Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, on the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services. Why join the City of Oakland's Department of Public Works? The Bureau of Design and Construction consists of a dedicated team of professionals in the disciplines of Project Management, Engineers, Architects, Contracts Compliance, Water Quality and Construction Management. This group of technical professionals are responsible for the development of Citywide Capital Improvement Programs for the entire City of Oakland. The Bureau functions as project manager for the design and construction of all future city facilities as well as oversees the management of major road construction projects in conjunction with the City’s Department of Transportation. The Bureau has four major units within its operation, Citywide Capital Improvements, Watershed Management, Capital Contracts and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs. The Bureau is driven by targeted goals established by federal regulatory agencies, bond financing and environmental global warming conditions. The Assistant Director of Public Works, Bureau of Design and Construction is eligible to participate in the city’s telecommuting program which is a cooperative arrangement between employees, supervisors, and department for the employee to work in a designated area outside the office. A telecommuting agreement consistent with AI 594 will establish any additional telecommuting requirements, guidelines, or procedures that does not change the duties, obligations, responsibilities, or terms and conditions of City employment. The number of days allowed to telecommute will be measured by the Assistant Director of Bureau of Design and Construction tasks and knowledge of the position and ability to: Carry out the Functions of the position Independence of tasks Initial knowledge of position Ability to accomplish measurable deliverables Requirement of interaction at the regular worksite with supervisors, colleagues, clients. Requirement for employee’s immediate presence at the regular worksite to address unscheduled events. The Telecommuting agreement is a privilege and not a right and maybe revoked or modified for operation needs. We are looking for someone who is: An innovative leader to examine the various ways to deliver Capital Improvement Projects beyond standard the RFP process. The incumbent must be open to new methods such as design build and RFQ task order implementation. A strategic thinker to examine existing organizational structures to ensure Capital Improvement Programs are data-driven based on maintenance and opportunity cost data. A manager who will ensure policies are developed and implemented to drive consistent outcomes for routine development and construction projects. Customer service oriented to ensure the Bureau develops processes to extract data from clients and articulates that information to consultants to ensure project scope is then able to be clearly articulated to the community. Able to develop a meaningful involvement strategy that allows for effective community engagement with realistic expectations that result in input, not community entitlement. Able to develop realistic scope schedules and budget processes to ensure projects are delivered on-time and under budget and developing milestones from initial budget estimates to locking project scope, schedule and budget at 35% design. What you will typically be responsible for: Managing and directing a large, comprehensive public works Capital Improvement Design and Project Delivery Program; and Engineering and Construction Management. Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a variety of functional specialties with overlapping work areas within client departments within the City. Selecting and evaluating staff and providing training and professional development. Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending or adopting effective courses of action. Managing and coordinating Citywide equity-based Capital Improvement Program for consistency with client long-term strategic plans. Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing; making presentations to small and large groups; preparing clear and concise reports of complex or technical nature, correspondence and other written materials. Evaluating the effectiveness of local hire programs and making recommendations to expedite task order issuance and payment to small businesses. Developing processes to ensure resource availability (bonds sold and project specific allocation) for projects designed and shovel ready for construction are prioritized by clients. A few reasons you might love this job: You will be responsible for building the future of the City of Oakland working with major departments within the City. You will lead community discussions on the development of new state of the art facilities for the City of Oakland to address historically underrepresented communities. You will be responsible for delivering tangible products including fire stations, police administration buildings, community centers, libraries and major road developments. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will have to be creative in overcoming funding source and timeline issues, which dictate capacity needs that far exceed the organization’s ability to deliver. You will be responsible for addressing staff vacancy, as it may contribute to existing staff carrying larger workloads, which leads to fair compensation needing to be considered through reclassifications of work assigned to current staff. You will be responsible for effectively managing the equity-based Capital Improvement Program that places controls on additions and completion list of projects. Competencies/KSAs Required: Principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and employee supervision. Principles and practices of budget development and administration. Punctuation, syntax, language mechanics and spelling. Effective public contact and community relations concepts including negotiation techniques and presentation skills. Methods, materials and equipment used in public works construction, building and facility maintenance and fleet maintenance. Principles and practices of civil engineering, including design, construction, and infrastructure maintenance. Legal guidelines for public works engineering and maintenance activities. Minimum Requirements for Application Minimum Qualifications: The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification. Any combination of experience and education that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field. Experience: Five years of experience comparable to a division manager position in the City of Oakland. Desirable Qualifications: Incumbent must have experienced as a Public Works, Community Development Director or related field that demonstrates their knowledge of the development and construction of city facilities. Education in the field of engineering; planning, land use development, architecture, hydrology and environmental design and construction are desirable. Knowledge of municipal permitting process Municipal budgeting and budgeting associated with the development of city facilities Knowledge of grant management and reporting requirements of State and federal grant compliance. Knowledge of and experience implementing Federal Consent Decrees, State, and local regulatory compliance orders. Experience presenting complex subject matters to Council and boards and commissions Supplemental Information What’s in it for you? 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 for the 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 - The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents Vision - The City of Oakland pays for 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, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting. The Recruitment Process: All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. 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. 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. 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 on 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/default.cfm . 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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's 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. The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific