Sewer Maintenance Leader City of Oakland, CA - 3.4 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $85,009.60 - $104,395.20 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Commuter assistance 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CDL B Customer service Employee relationship building Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Leading team collaboration initiatives Air Brake Endorsement Team motivation (leadership skill) Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description 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 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 Public Works Department? The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill multiple Sewer Maintenance Leader vacancies in the Public Works Department. This job classification is in the Sewers/Drainage division. Incumbents perform a variety of routine maintenance duties and oversee small crews of sewer maintenance workers while working with sewers and storm drains. The Sewer Maintenance Leader receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor I. We are looking for someone who is able to: Work under demanding conditions. Communicate effectively. Establish rapport and maintain productive relationships. Encourage a crew to accomplish work orders. Implement legal and federal regulations for sewer and storm drain repairs and maintenance. What you will typically be responsible for: Leading a small crew to perform sewer maintenance. Transporting personnel to and from project sites. Inspecting tools and equipment for safety. Inspecting, cleaning, and repairing sewer and sanitary systems. Removing debris and sewage from sewer lines. Working for the City of Oakland A few reasons you might love this job: You will directly impact the City's residents' ability to enjoy the town. You will work with great colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. You'll gain valuable insights from colleagues with diverse backgrounds and dynamic career experiences. You will have opportunities for personal and professional growth with on-the-job training and certification. A few challenges you might face in this job: You may find the job physically demanding in challenging work conditions. You may have to pivot work activities based on challenging priorities within a workday. You may get distracted from your work assignments due to interactions from the public and irate citizens.

Competencies Required:

Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment

Building & Maintaining Relationships:

Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

Customer Focus:

Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

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

Environmental Exposure Tolerance:

Performing under physically demanding conditions

General Physical Ability:

Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination

Informing:

Proactively obtaining and sharing information Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes

Leadership:

Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

Oral Communication:

Engaging effectively in dialogue

Professional & Technical Expertise:

Applying technical subject matter expertise to the job Minimum Requirements for Application Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Three years of experience in public works maintenance work. License or Certificate / Other Requirements Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class B, with the ability to drive vehicles with air brakes and a tank endorsement included to be maintained throughout employment with the City of Oakland. License requirements are subject to changes in State and Federal law, and the City of Oakland must comply with mandated changes at all times.

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 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 mid-September. Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Briana Wong at . 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:

40-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 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. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. 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 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 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 Briana Wong, HR Analyst, at . 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 assigned specific bargaining unit.