ELDE Program Analyst III SC Watershed

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 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.

Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE):This is an at-will position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902f). Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed a period of one year.


Why join the City of Oaklands Public Works Department
The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division of Oakland Public Works (OPW) is responsible for protecting water quality by preventing pollutants from entering the stormwater drain system while also maintaining and improving the health of local creeks and watersheds. The division coordinates and implements Citywide compliance with water quality and environmental regulations and supports the planning of infrastructure rehabilitation and upgrades including trash capture green stormwater infrastructure and creek addition the division advances innovative mapping and asset management efforts and plans and manages projects that support the Citys watershed drainage and environmental goals. Our work includes stormwater pollution green stormwater infrastructure creek protection and restoration environmental review illicit discharge investigations and enforcement and Lake Merritt water quality projects. Some program information is posted atCreeks Watershed and Stormwater.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Oaklands environment! You care about the health of Oaklands creeks waterways and watersheds and are motivated to turn that commitment into meaningful programs projects and services.
• Knowledgeable about watershed and water quality issues! You understand environmental regulations stormwater management habitat restoration and water quality principles and can apply that knowledge to complex projects and community needs.
• Resourceful and adaptable! You evaluate technical information identify challenges consider multiple perspectives and develop practical solutions that support environmental and community goals.
• A strong communicator! You translate complex technical regulatory and environmental information into clear reports presentations websites training materials and conversations with a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative relationship-builder! You enjoy working with staff community members consultants regulatory agencies and other partners to move projects forward and achieve shared outcomes.
• A skilled project manager! You organize competing priorities coordinate multiple work groups and keep projects moving while maintaining attention to detail quality timelines and accountability.
• Committed to equity and inclusive public service! You recognize the importance of incorporating racial and demographic equity considerations into programs and initiatives and are committed to serving Oaklands diverse communities.
• Resourceful and adaptable! You are comfortable navigating changing priorities complex processes evolving regulations and situations that require sound judgment and initiative.

• Developing implementing and continually refining projects and programs that address stormwater waterway water quality and regulatory issues.
• Writing reports protocols memos training documents websites and other materials for a variety of audiences.
• Conducting field investigations and inspections of creeks green stormwater infrastructure proposed development sites land acquisition sites business and City corporation yards illicit discharges and storm-related emergencies.
• Developing and providing training courses resources and technical guidance on watershed and stormwater management and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating and providing technical review and guidance to City work groups on development redevelopment infrastructure and other projects and programs affecting stormwater and waterways.
• Reviewing and interpreting technical documents including plan sets hydrology reports environmental impact reports and water quality data related to water quality stormwater regulations hydrology riparian habitat and creek restoration.
• Managing and assisting with stormwater waterway and watershed capital projects involving creek and shoreline restoration storm drainage infrastructure trash capture green stormwater infrastructure and related improvements.
• Managing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects by creating and updating maps online interfaces field mapping applications map-based forms and databases and contributing to storm drainage system asset management.

• You can meaningfully improve the environment and help the community.
• You can be creative think outside the box and problem-solve daily.
• You will work alongside dedicated staff and community partners who bring their expertise passion and commitment to serving Oaklands diverse communities.
• You will be part of a dedicated talented and caring team that values both the work we do and the people we work alongside.
• You will have access to many great City benefits.

• You will encounter environmental and community challenges such as illegal dumping homelessness blight and legacy pollutants that may impact the work.
• You will navigate staffing and funding constraints that may impact the work.
• You will navigate City structures chain of command communication forms and processes to effectively carry out the work.
• You will encounter processes that have not yet transitioned to digital tools and streamlined workflows.

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data:Drawing sensible meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Attention to Detail:Accounting for the details in work content process and product
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Critical Thinking:Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams):Engaging others for input contribution and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration:Leading projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance from quantitative and or/qualitative data
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue meetings and presentations
• Professional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management:Ensuring that projects are on time are on budget and achieve their objectives
• Writing:Communicating effectively in writing across a range of formats purposes and audiences

• 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 % @ 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

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:

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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at 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 for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system.