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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 Department of Transportation?
The Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is seeking candidates who are passionate about public service to work as Parking Meter Collectors in the Parking Meter Collection Unit of the Parking & Mobility Management Division. As a Parking Meter Collector, you will be at the forefront of public service, making a significant difference in the community each day. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, can work independently, is self-motivated, professional, respectful, and can work under pressure while maintaining emotional stability and self-control. Candidates must have the physical agility to perform under physically demanding conditions.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Energetic: Parking Meter Collectors are self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Physically fit and adaptable: Parking Meter Collectors will need to walk 5-8 miles daily while pushing a 115-450 lb. cart, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and lift 50-pound bags.
- Passionate about public service: Parking Meter Collectors are able to professionally interact with a culturally diverse Oakland community.
- A positive role model: Parking Meter Collectors are able to maintain a positive attitude with their colleagues and the public.
- Detail focused: Parking Meter Collectors are able to demonstrate attention to detail and be familiar with counting and cashiering procedures.
- Committed to integrity: Parking Meter Collectors are reliable and display honesty and personal responsibility.
- Collecting coins from Parking Meters by using collection carts.
- Walking long distances daily while pushing a heavy coin cart and lifting heavy coin bags.
- Reporting meter theft and vandalism.
- Loading, unloading, counting, sorting, weighing, and bagging coins collected from Parking Meters.
- Reporting broken meters to Parking Meter repair and 311.
- Problem-solving and other related duties as assigned.
- Carrying heavy bags of coins to the vault.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will work with a dedicated team of professionals in an environment that provides learning and training opportunities.
- You will be part of a diverse and dynamic Department of Transportation team.
- You will work independently out in the field.
- You will have excellent learning opportunities and growth for advancement.
- You may be put in confrontational situations.
- You will be asked to perform under physically demanding conditions while outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
- You may encounter vandalism, damaged, and graffitied Parking Meters.
- Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
- General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
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 meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
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:
One year work experience that would demonstrate the ability to collect and count money.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Must be eligible for Bonding.
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 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: 40 hour work week
- 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.
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.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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's 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 Alyssa Carnagey, Assistant HR Analyst, at ACarnagey@oaklandca.gov.
Agency
City of Oakland
Address
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone
(510) 238-3112
Website
http://www.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 assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
