Salary : $106,175.16 - $130,362.00 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Exempt Limited Duration Employee (ELDE)
Job Number: 26-SC204-08
Department: Oakland Public Works Department
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UM2

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.
What you will typically be responsible for:

• 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.

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• 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 Oakland's 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.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• 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.

Competencies Required:

• 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

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

Education:
Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, environmental engineering, landscape architecture or related field from
accredited college/university. Master's degree and/or Stormwater Management Certificate desirable.

Experience:
Four years relevant experience in environmental management (stormwater/watershed management desirable), regulatory compliance, and environmental projects or programs (stormwater- or waterway-related desirable), including one year lead direction or supervisory experience.

License or Certificate/ Other RequirementsIndividuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Fieldwork experience: Geographic Information System (GIS) experience is desirable. Environmental justice experience desirable.

Supplemental Information
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration; only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications.
What's in it for you?

• 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

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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