Special Activity Permit Inspector

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.

Why join the City of Oaklands Economic & Workforce Development Department

In the Economic & Workforce Development (EWD) Department you will join the Special Activity Permits Division a team performing inspections investigations and providing enforcement and education of regulations pertaining to special activity permits and operations of businesses including but not limited to special events like cabarets massage establishments mobile food vending and/or cannabis response to public and elected officials complaints the team will raise awareness and address violations of the Oakland Municipal Code by providing pathways to compliance. A team of administrative staff and a supervisor supports the inspectors.

• Well-organized. You can manage a variety of tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• A Self-Starter.You can manage your own time and maintain a heavy schedule.
• Agile.You can adapt quickly when unexpected circumstances arise.
• A Team Player.You can work cohesively with a team to meet division goals.
• An Effective Communicator. You use transparent communication and alignment with goals.
• Detail-oriented.You pay attention to the specificity of municipal code and enforcement protocol.
• Integrity-driven.You are honest responsible and dependable.

• Maintaining extensive knowledge of the Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) Accela navigation Inspector Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) strategic plan protocols and administrative responsibilities.
• Providing information and generating reports summaries case histories and data related to enforcement and compliance.
• Participating in joint inspections and enforcement operations with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Alameda County Health Oakland Fire Department (OFD) and Planning & Building Department (PBD).
• Collaborating with the Office of the City Attorney (OCA) to provide information and documentation in support of appeal requests.
• Attending regular staff meetings and contributing to departmental communication and operational planning.
• Participating in inspections appeal hearings and case reviews to support code enforcement and regulatory compliance.
• Educating the public on the Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) and all applicable local and state laws.
• Adhering to City of Oakland Administrative Instructions (AIs) departmental policies and established best practices in all assigned duties.

Working for the City of Oakland

• You will join a team of hardworking and focused individuals.
• You will primarily work in the field which allows for flexibility in your daily schedule.
• You will interface with multiple enforcement agencies in the field and cross-departmentally which provides networking and unique learning opportunities.

• You will interact with businesses that are out of compliance and will need to have challenging conversations.
• You will experience high demand for enforcement throughout the City.
• You will need to adapt to last-minute schedule changes and work shifts that include evening hours and may require overtime.

• Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail:Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Fact Finding:Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Handling & Resolving Conflict:Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Handling Stress:Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
• Learning Agility:Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to ones work
• 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 expertise to the job
• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Teamwork:Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Writing:Communicating effectively in writing

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time 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.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish Cantonese or Mandarin. 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.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Related college coursework in code enforcement criminal justice or public administration is highly desirable.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time work experience involving public contact or code enforcement-related work performing record keeping report writing database management and other administrative tasks. Experience with municipal ordinances and codes involving complaint investigations inspections or code enforcement is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bilingual - Spanish or Chinese
• Knowledge of Accela navigation
• Familiarity with the City of Oaklands man-made topography

License or Certificate

Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked public transportation will not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License while employed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully complete a training course in Oakland Municipal Code state regulationscitationissuancecode enforcementandreportwritingduringthe probationaryperiod.

Must beableto workweekend and evening shifts.

Proficiency in a foreign language (e.g. Spanish) is preferred and may be required.

The Recruitment Process:

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 job-related 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) (weighted 100%) which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of August 24th.

*Benefits described here do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland City of Oakland CA