The PositionThe 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.
Why join the City of Oakland Department of Violence Prevention ?
The Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) was established in 2017 to tackle the challenges with violence in Oakland. The DVP applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies to realize sustained safety and stability of the families and communities most impacted by violence. The DVP provides direct services and funds, coordinates and supports a network of violence prevention and intervention programs that prioritizes the people and places most impacted by violence. The ultimate goal is a safer and thriving Oakland for all.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A collaborative team player. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will guide and encourage others to accomplish a common goal of enhancing the impact of services to individuals at highest risk for involvement in violence.
- Committed to public service. You take pride in serving the public and leading public servants and want to join a department that values a safer Oakland community.
- Adaptable to changing situations and environments. You are willing to learn new areas of work as new issues and policy concerns arise.
- Self-motivated. You take initiative and use your resources to solve problems .
- Experienced and compassionate. You have a solid understanding of communities disproportionately impacted by trauma and violence, and the life coaching philosophy for transformational growth.
- Committed to advancing racial equity. You are committed to understanding the historical harm policing has caused in marginalized BIPOC communities and able to discern systematic issues including racial profiling and discrimination. You p ossess knowledge of the impacts of historical, structural and community violence in Oakland.
What you will typically be responsible for :
- Complet ing complex policy planning and program planning for violence intervention efforts.
- Plan ning , evaluat ing , and monitor ing diverse violence prevention strategies.
- Develop ing community-based violence prevention, intervention, and youth development strategies.
- Analyz ing data and prepare program statistics; mak ing periodic progress and/or special reports related to violence prevention programs and activities.
- Coordinat ing funding resources in collaboration with local community-based organizations and local agencies.
- Contribut ing to the development and implementation of industry best practices and strategies in violence prevention.
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Violence Prevention Program Planner
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will be surrounded by l ike- m inded c olleagues who are passionate about their craft and DVP’s mission, care about collaboration, and like to have fun.
- Your work directly impacts the public and City of Oakland residents by shaping complex violence intervention and prevention policies, developing evidence-based strategies , and implementing best practices .
- You will feel rewarded knowing that your role allows you to directly influence positive change, reduce violence, and improve community well-being.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- W orking within a city government means balancing diverse stakeholder interests, navigating political dynamics, and adhering to bureaucratic processes, which can sometimes slow down decision-making and implementation.
- Not all policies or procedures may be fully established , in addition y ou will need to work with l imited r esources and f unding .
- V iolence and crime are deeply rooted in systemic issues, y ou will need to m anag e c ommunity e xpectations and maintain strong partnerships with local organizations and various stakeholders to maximize outcomes .
Competencies Required:
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
Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
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
Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Minimum Requirements for ApplicationThis 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.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public health, social welfare, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
NOTE: Relevant program planning experience as described below may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in strategic or long-range planning, program planning, and proposal writing in violence prevention, intervention programs, or direct service programs to populations at high-risk for violence. Previous experience providing lead direction is desirable.
Supplemental InformationThe 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 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 sent a writing exercise , w hich will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts . The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the week of October 14, 2024 .
For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice 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 you’re 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.
What’s in it for you?
- Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
- 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 pre-tax 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) pre-tax plan and an after-tax 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 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 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 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 Ellaine Reyes at ereyes2@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*:
• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
