Salary : $117,063.00 - $143,734.56 Annually
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full Time Civil Service
Job Number: 26-SC240-07
Department: Human Resources Management Department
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UM2

The Position
The City of Oakland's Human Resources Department is seeking an Employee Fleet & Safety Coordinator who is passionate about creating safer workplaces, supporting employees, and improving organizational operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by developing and implementing safety programs, strengthening compliance practices, and promoting a culture of health, safety, and accountability across the organization.
As an Employee Fleet & Safety Coordinator, you will collaborate with departments throughout the City to address complex safety challenges, provide technical guidance, and develop solutions that enhance employee well-being and operational effectiveness. You will play a key role in supporting fleet safety initiatives, managing compliance efforts, analyzing risk, and implementing best practices that protect employees and the public.

Joining the City of Oakland means becoming part of a mission-driven organization committed to serving the community, fostering innovation, and delivering high-quality public services. This role provides the opportunity to apply your expertise, build collaborative partnerships, and contribute to meaningful improvements that impact employees and the City as a whole.
We are looking for someone who is:

• A proactive safety professional who is passionate about protecting employees, improving workplace practices, and promoting a strong safety culture.
• A skilled problem-solver who can analyze complex compliance issues and develop practical, effective solutions.
• A collaborative team member who enjoys building relationships and working with employees, supervisors, and leadership across multiple departments.
• A detail-oriented professional who can manage regulations, documentation, audits, and reporting requirements with accuracy.
• An effective communicator who can provide training, explain policies, and influence positive safety behaviors.
• A continuous learner who stays current with changing regulations, industry trends, and best practices in fleet and workplace safety.

What you typically will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring employee safety and fleet compliance programs to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including transportation, workplace safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conducting audits, inspections, and reviews to identify risks, track compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigating vehicle incidents, workplace safety concerns, and operational issues to identify root causes and improve safety practices.
• Providing guidance, training, and technical support to employees and departments on fleet safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintaining compliance records, preparing reports, and analyzing data to recommend improvements that enhance fleet performance and reduce risk.

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will make a meaningful impact by helping protect City employees, residents, and public assets.
• You will lead initiatives that promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• You will collaborate with diverse departments and stakeholders to solve complex operational challenges.
• You will be in a dynamic role that combines field work, collaboration, project management, and strategic planning.
• You will grow your career in public service while contributing to the efficient delivery of essential City services.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will navigate complex regulations by ensuring compliance with evolving federal, state, and local fleet and workplace safety requirements.
• You will have to balance competing priorities while managing compliance initiatives, responding to incidents, and supporting multiple departments.
• You will drive organizational change by fostering a culture of safety and encouraging adoption of new policies and best practices.

Competencies Required:

• Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Minimum Requirements for Application
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.

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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, occupational health, occupational safety, or a related field.
Experience:

Four years of professional experience in occupational safety and health. Demonstrated, active participation in safety-related trade organizations is highly desirable.
License or CertificateIncumbent is this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.
Desirable QualificationsPossession of a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist designation is desirable

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 end of August.

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 clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Briana Wong at [email protected].

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.
Whats in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 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. Additional information can be found here:

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:

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 [email protected].