Electrical Engineer Iii (Extended Closing Date)

The Closing Date of the job announcement has been extended until 12/3.
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 of Oakland is experiencing an emerging urban renaissance of great significance. The appeal of living, working, and recreating in Oakland continues to draw new residents and a wider range of employers. Oakland is poised to experience continued growth and a corresponding upward demand for City services. Your work in this position will have an immediate impact on the City operations. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Electrical Engineer III vacancies in the Major Corridor Multimodal Operations section within the Transportation (OakDOT) Department.
Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)?
The Department of Transportation's (OakDOT) mission is to envision, plan, build, operate and maintain a transportation system for the City of Oakland and assure safe, equitable, and sustainable access and mobility for residents, businesses, and visitors. OakDOT is committed to designing traffic and transportation solutions that work to meet the needs of all Oaklanders and reduce existing inequities. OakDOT staff apply strong engineering, planning, policy, and implementation expertise to advance mobility, accessibility, equity, safety, and sustainability in our transportation system.
The ideal candidate is a customer service-oriented professional with the ability to develop and deliver plans, projects, and programs within the Department of Transportation. These positions will represent and further the City's commitment to racial equity in all transportation engineering work.
We are looking for someone who is:

• Creative, persistent, and excited to be part of a motivated and talented team that focuses on innovative and equitable solutions to challenging and technical problems.
• Knowledgeable in Electrical Engineering principles and practices and stays up to date with the latest developments in technology and methodology.
• Self-motivated and exercise a high degree of independent judgment, able to design and interpret engineering plans, resolve technical problems, and interact with the public effectively.
• A proven leader: who possesses leadership qualities and the ability to lead, direct, and train assigned staff. You will be responsible for providing lead direction and technical training to team members, which requires strong leadership skills.
• Passionate about sustainable transportation solutions and safety improvements, and motivated to contribute to the development of a transportation system that benefits the community and supports the city's sustainability goals.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Performing professional Electrical Engineering work.
• Preparing project documents for the planning, design, construction, integration, deployment, and operations of multi-modal transportation and related projects to enhance safety, accessibility, mobility, and sustainability.
• Supervising, preparing, and reviewing transportation improvement plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and designing and maintaining streetlights and fiber optic communications system configurations and operations.
• Reviewing streetlights and fiber optic communications network studies, performing investigations, and submitting recommendations regarding the installation and maintenance of streetlights and fiber optic communications network.
• Meeting with and serving as liaison to City departments, other agencies, and business and citizen groups; providing technical information as needed; and presenting information at public meetings.
• Participating in capital improvement projects as they relate to streetlights and (fiber optic) communications systems; administering consultant and construction contracts; and performing project inspection.
• Providing lead direction and technical training to assigned technical and professional staff.

Read the complete job description by clicking this Electrical Engineer III - Class Specification.
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be working on reducing existing inequities in transportation engineering work. The department strives to design traffic and transportation solutions that meet the needs of all residents while advancing safety improvements.
• You will be interacting with various stakeholders, including City departments, agencies, businesses, and citizens. This service-oriented aspect allows candidates to make meaningful connections with the community they serve and collaborate with different groups to improve transportation and safety.
• You will be working on complex and transformative infrastructure projects, providing a sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing to the development of Oakland's transportation system.
• You will have the opportunity to work with new technologies, software, and innovative approaches in transportation planning and design.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be assessing and understanding the needs of stakeholders, including citizens, businesses, partner agencies, and the community to collaborate towards a shared outcome.
• You will be facing challenges in achieving equity goals in Electrical Engineering work due to various factors, including budget constraints, competing priorities, and community expectations.
• You will be working in an urban environment that may present unique engineering and logistical challenges that you must navigate effectively.

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve a shared goal

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 meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
Experience: Four years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer involving the design and installation of electrical systems.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Certification as a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer is required.
Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals 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.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience as a team leader or project manager developing plans and managing the construction of projects for public agencies as well as for private development reviewed by public agencies.

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). The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of November 27, 2023.
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, supplemental screening, 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.
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• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
• 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.

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.
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.
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