Office Assistant I, PT

Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee

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 to 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 Public Works?

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, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.

The Oakland Public Works Academy Trainee program was made to help people ages 18 to 30 who live in Oakland get work experience and learn job skills. The program also helps them get better at finding and keeping a job. It focuses on training people to work as Park Attendants, Office Assistants, and Custodians. The goal is to create a strong group of young workers who are interested in working for the City of Oakland's Public Works Department. Join us and gain insights from a passionate team of professionals committed to serving a community with a proud and vibrant history.

We are looking for someone who is :

• Dependable and reliable, with strong and consistent attendance. Showing up on time every day is very important for doing well in the training program and as an employee with the City of Oakland.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to adjust quickly to new tasks and changes. You will learn many different things in a short amount of time, so being open to change and willing to take on different assignments will help you succeedboth in the program and as a future full-time employee.
• Eager to grow and learn new skills, especially if you're someone who takes initiative and wants to build a stable, long-term career.
• A strong communicator with personal responsibility, able to talk and work well with your supervisor and coworkers, while also taking ownership of the work you are assigned.
• A team player who can also work independently, able to help on group projects and stay focused when working on your own.
• Organized and good at managing time, able to handle many tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines to keep your work on track.

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Minimum Requirements for Application

Education : Equivalent to the completion of the eighth or twelfth grade, depending on assignment.

Experience : None required.

Desirable Qualifications : Prior experience in office work, customer service, or related training. Dependable and punctual, able to communicate clearly, organized, good at managing time and tasks, comfortable using basic office equipment and computers, able to work both independently and with a team, and willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process : This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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 Oakland Public Works 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. 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. 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 / 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 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 Gregory Tarver - Safety & Training Administrator / Safety Coordinator at GTarver@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