Inspector General Policy Analyst
Inspector General Policy Analyst
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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 citys 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 lastingmeaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establishan environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why Join the Office of the Inspector General
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent nonpartisan oversight agency whose mission is to assist in increasing community trust and ensuring public accountability and transparency in the City of Oakland police force by implementing a fair thorough and independent system of civilian oversight of law enforcement.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one 1 Inspector General Policy Analyst vacancy within the Office of the Inspector General. The ideal candidate will be able to audit review identify and evaluate risks related to police performances programs and investigations. The ideal candidate will act cautiously yet expeditiously in making decisions and understands the factors associated with decisionmaking and recommendations as they relate to police reform and oversight. The ideal candidate will also be able to manage systems and processes with little oversight without compromising the confidentiality integrity or availability of these information assets.
Are you looking to make a difference and have an impact on your community Join the City of Oakland and become part of a diverse organization dedicated to the community and employees whom we serve!
We are looking for someone who is:- Selfmotivated and inspired.Your interest in policy analysis and providing the public with needed services creates enthusiasm and a drive to achieve.
- Organized.You can balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic fastpaced environment. Your attention to detail ensures work products are timely and accurate.
- Adaptable.You respond to change in a positive manner quickly adapting work methods or learning and implementing new work methods or procedures. Versatility is important.
- A strong relationship builder.You develop and maintain work relationships and continuously work to improve relationships contacts and networks. You are adept at proactively maintaining contact and staying in touch with key stakeholders.
- Interested in detailed research!You understand how to conduct policy research and draft recommendations based on policy reviews national best practices and the law. It is important to recognize relationships and trends in the data and draw credible conclusions inferences and generalizations.
- Interested in developing their career.You will be given opportunities to attend conferences trainings webinars and special events that bring benefit to you and the Office of the Inspector General. Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to your work is important.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Reviewing and analyzing existing police policies and training materials to provide recommendations on improving police and community relations.
- Preparing written staff reports for the OIG Police Commission and City Council as needed and in accordance with the City Charter Ordinances and policies.
- Conducting special studies and researching to ensure the OIG makes recommendations in accordance with national best practices.
Read the complete job description by clicking Inspector General Policy AnalystA few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be a part of a growing and dynamic Office of the Inspector General and help in establishing the City as an employer of choice.
- Your work will have a direct impact on the OIGs ability to provide important public services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
- You will collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about their craft and deeply committed to their work.
- You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your public administration skills and abilities.
- As a fullservice City Oakland will continually provide you with daily challenges and variety that keep things exciting.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will have to handle multiple tasks with competing and critical deadlines.
- You will need to foster collaborative relationships with employees elected officials boards and commissions and the public.
- You will have to navigate complex rules policies and labor agreements that govern the Oakland Police Department.
Competencies Required:
- Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data:Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
- Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- Industry Monitoring: Grasping the external political economic competitive and social factors affecting the industry
- Influencing:Affecting or changing others positions and opinions
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Thinking & Acting Systematically:Formulating objectives and priorities and implementing plans consistent with the longterm interests of the organization in a global environment
- Valuing Diversity:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing
This is a public contact position. Although no current vacancies require a specific language bilingual skillsin Spanish Cantonese or Mandarinare highly desirable.Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03 if a position requires bilingual language skills only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.
*Click on the link below to see a video on what its like to work for the City of Oakland!
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for fulltime permanent parttime or parttime City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:
A Bachelors degree in public administration public policy criminal justice or a related field from an accredited college or university. Masters degree in public policy or related field is highly desirable.
Experience:
Three 3 years of professional experience in social justice constitutional policing practices and/or public interest work in a related field that includes experience with statistics policy analysis and data collection.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Successful incumbents in this job are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of the assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked public transportation may not be a costeffective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position may be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelors degree in legal studies general
- Three 3 years of professional experience in data research and analysis and investigative reviews of closed police misconduct cases.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Supplemental Information
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 jobrelated 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 invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of May 15 2025.
For some recruitments more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiplechoice 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 youre 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.
Whats in it for you
- 37.5 hour work weeks
- 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 pretax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- 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
- Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pretax plan and an aftertax ROTH 401(k)plan
- 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 Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Workerrelated 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: 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 GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support atbetween 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 atfor information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitmentspecific questions please contact Mary Ann Gonzales at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
