Job Details

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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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Working for the City of Oakland

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.