Program Analyst III (Selective Certification in Watershed), City of Oakland Public Works Department

Organization Overview: The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division (Watershed Division) of Oakland Public Works manages/facilitates compliance with numerous stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory requirements including trash discharge reduction capture controls, green stormwater infrastructure, polychlorinated biphenols (PCB) and mercury controls, illicit discharge controls, water quality monitoring, and public outreach and education. The Watershed Division also has an award-winning creek and wetland restoration program that has completed multiple projects to restore habitat and improve flood control and water quality. The City’s storm drainage repair and improvement capital program is also managed by the Watershed Division.

The Watershed Division is a leader in creative and innovative stormwater management projects and policy. The Division pursues opportunities to meet stormwater management goals that also help the City achieve climate change resiliency, equity, sustainability, economic efficiency, environmental and neighborhood improvement, and public health and safety objectives.

Position Overview: Contribute to the City of Oakland’s efforts to protect and enhance water quality in creeks and the Bay, prevent stormwater pollution, comply with environmental regulations, improve creekside habitats through restoration and acquisition projects, help with new projects to repair and improve the storm drain system, provide ecological conservation feedback on proposed land developments in the City, and help solve a wide variety of problems and challenges facing water quality and nature in the City of Oakland.

The position works as one of a cohort of four Program Analyst III’s, along with a small team of engineers, a unit supervisor, and division manager. The current team is experienced, motivated, and hard-working with a lot of know-how for not only their field of expertise, but also how to get things done in the City of Oakland’s bureaucracy.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, geography, geology, hydrology, landscape architecture or related field from accredited college or university. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience: Four years of relevant experience in stormwater/watershed management, regulatory compliance or water related projects, including one year of lead direction or supervisory experience.

Competencies Required:

Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing sensible meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
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
Action & Results Focused: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.

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Program Analyst III (Selective Certification in Watershed), City of Oakland Public Works Department

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