City of Oakland, CA Jobs

38 open positions

38 current openings at City of Oakland, CA across 10 departments. Listed pay $17.65–$37.28/hr · $34k–$258k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Public Information Officer II

City of Oakland, CA · Police Department · Closes Oct 13

Oakland Full time civil service $106,175.16 - $130,362.24 Annually

The Oakland Police Department is looking for a Public Information Officer II to join the media team and help shape how Oakland sees, understands, and connects with its Police Department.

WritingOral CommunicationAttention to DetailCritical Thinking
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Custodian, PT

City of Oakland, CA · Oakland Public Works Department · Closes Oct 18

Oakland Part time (include trainee) $4,423.47 - $5,430.53 Monthly

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.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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ELDE - Mail Operations Clerk Supervisor

City of Oakland, CA · Finance Department · Closes Oct 20

Oakland Exempt limited duration employee (elde) $68,445.12 - $84,033.84 Annually

The Mail Operations Clerk Supervisor position will be an integral part of these efforts—overseeing mail, shipping, delivery, and inventory operations that support departments and employees across the City.

Mail room operationsInventory controlAdministrative dutiesUSPS regulations
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Senior Human Resources Analyst

City of Oakland, CA · Human Resources · Closes Oct 21

Oakland Full time civil service $116,420.76 - $142,941.96 Annually

The City of Oakland is looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Analyst to join our Employment Operations Services (EOS) Division.

Analytical and data-drivenCreative and resourcefulCustomer-focusedOrganized and results-driven
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Oak311 Communications Center Specialist

City of Oakland, CA · City Administrator's Office · Closes Oct 22

Oakland Full time civil service $73,183.50 - $89,836.50 Annually

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill three (3) Oak311 Communications Center Specialist vacancies within the City Administrator's Office.

Customer Service OrientatedExcellent CommunicatorProblem-SolverCalm Under Pressure
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Police Officer Trainee (199C)

City of Oakland, CA · Police Department · Closes Oct 30

Oakland Full time civil service $90,030.96 Annually

The ideal candidate will have the education and experience that demonstrate personal motivation, interest in others, and the ability to deal effectively and fairly with residents and co-workers.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Chief of Party (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time $108,049 - $132,891 / year

Chief of Party (Continuous) is a full‑time position in Oakland’s Department of Transportation, responsible for supervising field survey crews, training personnel, and conducting technical surveying tasks using GPS…

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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City Land Surveyor (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time $135,526 - $166,387 / year

The City of Oakland seeks a City Land Surveyor to support transportation, planning, and legal departments by conducting boundary surveys, preparing legal documents, and maintaining GIS data.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Senior Surveying Technician (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time $77,917 - $95,618 / year

The City of Oakland seeks a Senior Surveying Technician to manage boundary, topographic, and construction surveys, oversee CAD drawings, and lead field teams while coordinating with DOT divisions and the public.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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City of Oakland Civil Service Board Member

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time

The City of Oakland seeks volunteer members for its Civil Service Board, a key body that upholds fair hiring, approves job classifications, and adjudicates employee appeals.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Commissioner (Volunteer)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time

Volunteer Police Commissioner for City of Oakland.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Water Safety Instructor, PT (continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Part-time $25 - $29 / hour

The City of Oakland seeks part‑time Water Safety Instructors to lead swimming lessons, supervise safety aides, and maintain pool safety protocols across multiple aquatic centers.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lifeguard, Part Time (continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Part-time $22 - $27 / hour

The City of Oakland seeks a dedicated Lifeguard to maintain safety at its aquatic centers, ensuring patrons’ well‑being, enforcing rules, and providing first aid and swim instruction.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Cadet, PT (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Part-time $20 - $22 / hour

The City of Oakland seeks part‑time Police Cadets to rotate through divisions, gaining exposure to traffic, recruitment, training, community policing, youth services, and identification.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Specialty Combination Inspector (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA

Oakland Full-time $109,262 - $134,139

The City of Oakland seeks a Specialty Combination Inspector to conduct permit inspections, code enforcement, and field work across residential, commercial, and code enforcement divisions.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Strategic Local Government Response Attorney (Deputy City Attorney IV, SR)

City of Oakland, CA · Office of the City Attorney · Open until filled

Oakland Full-time $181,634.88 - $222,994.32 Annually

Office of the City Attorney, Oakland, leads the city's strategic response to federal policy changes, protecting grants and advising departments on complex legal matters.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Assistant Engineer II (Office) (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA · Oakland Public Works Department

Oakland Full-time $115,593.24 - $141,915.72 Annually

Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) designs equitable, sustainable transportation solutions for the city.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Transportation Engineer

City of Oakland, CA · Department of Transportation

Oakland Full-time $131,916.48 - $161,965.68 Annually

Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) designs, builds, and maintains a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system for the city.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Civil Engineer (Office) (Continuous)

City of Oakland, CA · Citywide

Oakland Full-time $131,916.48 - $161,965.68 Annually

Public Works Department (OPW) in Oakland builds and maintains the city’s infrastructure, from streets and stormwater systems to public buildings.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Head Start Instructor

City of Oakland, CA · Human Services Department · Open until filled

Oakland Full-time $25.84 - $31.74 Hourly

Head Start Division at the City of Oakland Human Services Department provides early childhood education to diverse families.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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About City of Oakland, CA jobs

City of Oakland, CA has 38 open positions, mostly in Oakland. Openings include Public Information Officer II, Custodian, PT and ELDE - Mail Operations Clerk Supervisor. The departments hiring most are Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, Police Department and Human Services Department. Typical posted pay is $82k–$147k/yr or $22.25–$28.79/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Strategic Local Government Response Attorney (Deputy City Attorney IV, SR)Oakland
$182k–$223k/yr
City Land Surveyor (Continuous)Oakland
$136k–$166k/yr
Transportation EngineerOakland
$132k–$162k/yr
Civil Engineer (Office) (Continuous)Oakland
$132k–$162k/yr
Senior Human Resources AnalystOakland
$116k–$143k/yr
Assistant Engineer II (Office) (Continuous)Oakland
$116k–$142k/yr
Specialty Combination Inspector (Continuous)Oakland
$109k–$134k/yr
Chief of Party (Continuous)Oakland
$108k–$133k/yr
Public Information Officer IIOakland
$106k–$130k/yr
Senior Surveying Technician (Continuous)Oakland
$78k–$96k/yr
Police Officer Trainee (199C)Oakland
$90k/yr
Oak311 Communications Center SpecialistOakland
$73k–$90k/yr
ELDE - Mail Operations Clerk SupervisorOakland
$68k–$84k/yr
Head Start InstructorOakland
$25.84–$31.74/hr
Water Safety Instructor, PT (continuous)Oakland
$25.23–$29.28/hr
Lifeguard, Part Time (continuous)Oakland
$21.70–$26.65/hr
Police Cadet, PT (Continuous)Oakland
$19.97–$22.02/hr

Openings by department

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
9
Police Department
5
Human Services Department
4
Oakland Public Works Department
2
Finance Department
2
Human Resources
1
City Administrator's Office
1
Office of the City Attorney
1
Department of Transportation
1
Citywide
1

Top skills at City of Oakland, CA

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Oral Communication
8 jobs
Safety Focus
5 jobs
Listening
5 jobs
Building and Maintaining Relationships
5 jobs
General Physical Ability
5 jobs
Attention to Detail
4 jobs
Adaptability
4 jobs
Customer Focus
3 jobs

Pay by role at City of Oakland, CA

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Police Officer$90,031/yr7

City of Oakland, CA Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does City of Oakland have open?

City of Oakland, CA has 38 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which City of Oakland departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development, Police Department, Human Services Department, Oakland Public Works Department, Finance Department.

What does City of Oakland pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $17.65–$37.28/hr · $34k–$258k/yr.

Which City of Oakland jobs close soon?

2 openings close within the next 7 days.