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Assistant To The Director (Information Technology Department)

Company

City of Oakland, CA
Address , Oakland, 94612, Ca
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $136,688 a year
Expires 2023-07-29
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
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.
The City of Oakland Information Technology Department (ITD) is looking for a multi-skilled leader to become our first Broadband Manager (Assistant to the Director)! This position will manage multiple partnerships including: #OaklandUndivided, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Housing Authority, multiple City agencies, and private sector broadband providers! This is a unique role to lead the creation and implementation of strategies, plans, and policies to help Oakland create and sustain a city-run broadband program!
The City of Oakland Information Technology Department (ITD) is an exciting, fast-paced environment! Working with technology and innovation, ITD leads digital transformation throughout the City! ITD offers a supportive, fun, dedicated environment where you can make a difference!
We are looking for someone who is/has:

  • Results driven
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Collaborative
  • Has deep broadband awareness
  • Equity focused

What you will typically be responsible for:
  • Leadership
  • Grant Management
  • Construction management
  • Program management
  • Contracts and negotiation

A few reasons you might love this job:
  • You will lead cutting-edge municipal broadband programs.
  • You will help solve the digital divide in Oakland.
  • Your work will have a direct impact on the City of Oakland and it's residents.

A few challenges you might face in this job:
  • Applying for and winning grant funding
  • Constructing broadband networks
  • Developing contracts

Competencies Required:
  • Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
  • Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
  • Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
  • Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
  • Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
  • Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
  • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing


Minimum Requirements for Application

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.


Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience performing complex administrative duties including two years of supervisory experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Grant management experience
  • Program management experience
  • Construction management experience
  • Broadband policy experience
  • Leadership experience

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. All applications received will be forwarded to the Information Technology Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
What’s in it for you?
  • Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
  • Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
  • Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
  • Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
  • Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
  • 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
  • Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
  • 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
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.
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.). Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, City facilities may be closed to the public.
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.


Agency
City of Oakland
Address

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612

Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.oaklandca.gov/

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*:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Waiver Plan – Cash-In-Lieu
  • Vision
  • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
  • Dental
  • Pension Benefits
  • CalPERS Medical
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements