Assistant to City Administrator; Exempt

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 Administrator’s Office (CAO) provides strategic leadership that supports the Mayor, City Council, and Citywide Departments; the CAO motivates and challenges the organization to deliver efficient and effective services toward equitable outcomes in the community.

• Able to work as part of a team and independently. You will be expected to work both independently and on projects that will require independent assessment and collaboration with other City staff.
• Detail‑oriented. You will be expected to pay close attention to every element and aspect of work products to ensure they are executed according to specifications, error‑free, completed to the highest standards, and in compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Self‑motivated. You will be expected to take initiative, apply sound judgment, and use your resources to solve problems.
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the opportunity to interface with multiple City departments, elected officials, and the public, establishing meaningful professional relationships and communicating with a variety of audiences.
• Organized and results‑driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptable. You will need to adapt to changing situations and environments, with the ability to take instructions from multiple senior‑level staff members.

• Working closely with the Assistant City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, or Division Manager to ensure elected officials’ policy decisions are implemented efficiently and that prioritized goals, strategies, and timelines are carried out.
• Assisting in developing comprehensive, performance‑based evaluation systems for departments, programs, and staff to support the City’s short‑ and long‑range goals in alignment with City Council directives.
• Analyzing and evaluating programs and services to determine their impact on City operations and recommending improvements to policies and procedures.
• Preparing complex reports and presentations for City leadership and external agencies.

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Assistant to the City Administrator

• You will have the opportunity to work on a team that makes a positive difference in the lives of Oakland residents.
• You will work with people who are passionate about their craft and care about collaboration.
• You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your public administration skills and abilities.
• As a full‑service City, Oakland will continually provide you with daily challenges and variety that keep things exciting.

• The work is fast‑paced, and you will be expected to expertly and professionally juggle multiple, competing priorities with calm and grace.
• The community’s needs exceed the City’s resources to meet them as swiftly and effectively as we would like, creating tension as well as opportunities to innovate and focus on compassionate service delivery.
• You will need to be proficient at reconciling problems and disagreements between competing neighborhood groups and interests.

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative):
  Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:
  Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive…