Cannabis jobs at City of Oakland, CA

The Position

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, all dates and locations are tentative. Applicants will be notified as further information becomes available. Applicants should also check their email on a regular basis for updates.
NOTICE: The City of Oakland has adopted a COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Under the policy, all employees must, as a condition of employment: (1) report their vaccination status to the City no later than November 15, 2021; and (2) be fully vaccinated and verify that vaccination status to the City no later than November 29, 2021, unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply. If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption which will be required prior to your start date. You may read the entire policy here (Download PDF reader).
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 to 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 Oakland Fire Department (OFD), an all-risk mitigation agency, was incorporated on March 13, 1869. It operates 25 fire stations, responding to approximately 70,000 emergency calls annually, with over 80% being advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical calls. In addition, OFD provides structure and wildland urban interface fire response and is responsible for fire and medical dispatch, prevention, investigation, emergency management, and fire code inspection.
As of FY 2021-22, OFD has 486 authorized sworn personnel and 180 civilian personnel. OFD is led by a Fire Chief who is appointed by the City Administrator. The department has six divisions/bureaus: Fiscal and Administrative Services, Fire Prevention Bureau, Operations Division, Support and Services, Medical Services and Emergency Management Services.
THE POSITION
The Fire Marshal leads the Fire Prevention Bureau, which is responsible for fire safety education, inspection of high hazard occupancies, fire code enforcement, and vegetation management. The Bureau also provides plan check services that assure the incorporation of proper life safety standards, as well as code compliance, for all new construction in the city.
This sworn management position serves as the division manager of the Fire Prevention Bureau, reporting directly to the Fire Chief, and working closely with the Director of Planning and Building. As Fire Marshal, s/he oversees a division of 52 civilian and 4 sworn staff.
The Fire Marshal is directly responsible for upholding fire and life safety standards in the City of Oakland by managing, directing, and coordinating the operations and delivery of a full-service regulatory compliance, public education, and investigative services bureau. The incumbent attends executive staff meetings in the Fire Department, and inter-department meetings with the Planning and Building Department. S/he establishes priorities for annual state-mandated inspections, new construction plan review and inspections, and serves as arbiter of issues with applicants, plan reviews and inspections for projects ranging from high-rise and large commercial and industrial developments to single-family residential dwellings.
Under general administrative direction in the Oakland Fire Department, the Fire Marshal plans, organizes, develops and provides oversight of programs in the Fire Prevention & Public Education Outreach Division: fire prevention, investigation and code enforcement inspection. The Fire Marshal performs a variety of administrative, technical and managerial tasks related to vegetation management, environmental hazards, fire code inspection, fire investigation, engineering services and fiscal management throughout the City, and performs other related duties as assigned.
The incumbent will have the ability to effectively manage and coordinate a comprehensive catalog of fire prevention programs, including:

• Annual state-mandated and operational-permit inspection programs.
• New development plan review and inspection.
• Intense vegetation management for the Oakland Hills Wildland-Urban Interface area.
• Hazardous materials compliance programs.
• Cannabis industry compliance for plan review and inspection of dispensary, distribution, cultivation, extraction, and non-volatile manufacturing.
• Engine company inspection programs.
• Public fire education programs; and
• Fire cause and determination investigation programs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be innovative, flexible, and solution-oriented with a proven record of accomplishment.
• Have the skills necessary to define a direction, facilitate change, inspire teamwork, and adapt to rapidly changing environments and issues.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service—working closely with other fire divisions, city departments, partner agencies, and members of the community.
• Possess the knowledge of the fire and building codes required to provide and approve alternate methods and materials to resolve complex, difficult and/or sensitive compliance issues.
• Be a trusted executive leader, with a vision to shape the future, advancing a positive image of the organization by focusing on functioning as a community partner-oriented service delivery agency.
• Effectively manage a range of organizational issues and professional challenges, including leading the Fire Prevention Bureau through times of change; forming strategic solutions to guide the team to effectiveness and efficiency while maintaining operational service at the highest possible level.
• Possess a strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws, and compliance regulations.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to develop and implement fire prevention policies, procedures, training materials, and manuals.
• Stay abreast of contemporary standards in the field of fire code compliance, plan review, and hazardous materials regulation.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership
  
  • Defines a direction, inspires teamwork, and adapts to a rapidly changing environment; has a highly collaborative yet confident style with an entrepreneurial outlook.
    
• Effective Communicator
  
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; is able to listen to varying perspectives and opinions to ensure voices are heard and responded to while keeping the safety and security of those served at the forefront.
    
• Skilled Collaborator
  
  • Able to act as a facilitator and catalyst for meaningful change; develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationship with bureau, department, city staff, partner agencies and/or those within the community.
    
• Problem Solver
  
  • Identify and resolve problems; gather and analyze information skillfully while proactively finding the resources necessary for quick resolution; develop alternative solutions using creative and innovative techniques when necessary.
    
• Social Justice Orientation
  
  • Understands and appreciates the unique perspectives of constituents served; values differences and strives to balance the needs of the city with the desires of the community while ensuring safety is first and foremost.
    

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Plan, organize, develop and provide oversight of the division; responsible for formulating, interpreting and applying policies and procedures; developing goals and objectives; supervising and training staff; developing and administering a division budget; preparing and reviewing reports; representing the division in public forums, and participating as a member of the department's management team.
• Interpret and translate the Oakland Fire Department and City’s philosophy, vision, and goals into programs and projects; oversee and coordinate departmental planning and implementation of fire prevention and suppression services.
• Recommend the allocation of departmental resources and program modifications to enable the department to meet public safety needs.
• Develop and participate in a variety of studies and reports relating to current and long-range needs for public safety; review and evaluate existing programs and research current trends and issues.
• Maintain effective relations with other public safety agencies and programs; develop and implement collaborative service integration programs; build consensus in an atmosphere of divergent views; develop a team approach among departmental managers to support a comprehensive service plan.
• Assign, direct and review the work of sworn and non-sworn staff for division; monitor and follow up on progress.
• Respond to requests for information from superior officers; investigate and report as necessary; evaluate results, and make appropriate recommendations to superior officers.
• Encourage a high level of morale among subordinates.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints; recommend corrective action regarding service delivery and administrative problems.
• Maintain contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of the Oakland Fire Department activities, as assigned.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluation and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsel assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters; conduct and attend staff meetings to discuss assignments, policies, and procedures.
• Carry out duties in compliance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed; maintain departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Prepare and administer the division budget; make recommendations that affect allocation of resources; make expenditure decisions once the budget has been approved; monitor and track the budget.
• Respond to major emergency events serving in an overhead capacity.

Minimum Requirements for Application

The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in fire science, public or business administration or a related field. Possession of an advanced degree in public or business administration is highly desirable.
Experience:
Four years of progressively responsible related management or supervisory experience which includes at least two years of professional experience in fire prevention, suppression, personnel and training.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class “C” or higher driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV).
Must possess a valid California International Code Council (I.C.C.) Fire Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment or hire.
Must pass a thorough background investigation that complies with the background clearance of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
May be required to pass an employment physical examination.
Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, organization, operations, and fiscal management.
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to the management of service delivery and support programs.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Contract negotiation and administration.
• Federal, state and local funding sources and grant application procedures.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of human resource management including supervision and personnel development.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of fire prevention and suppression, code enforcement, inspection, hazardous materials use, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Principles and techniques of promotion, marketing, customer service, education and public relations.
• Computer systems, applications, mobile devices and emergency communications.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances.
• Establish effective working relationships with individuals, organizations, City Council,
• Mayor, City Administrator, boards and commissions, staff, city agencies, departments and offices.
• Evaluate programmatic, administrative and operational systems.
• Recommend reallocation of resources based upon evaluation and customer demands.
• Develop implementation plans.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively in both oral and in written forms.
• Prepare and analyze complex reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Determine and establish priorities, set standards, and provide guidelines.
• Identify potential problem situations and develop appropriate courses of action based
• upon the goals and objectives as set forth by Oakland Fire Department.
• Provide strong leadership, initiative and drive and creative and flexible problem-solving skills.
• Direct and motivate a diverse staff and provide a balanced management approach in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Delegate authority and responsibility to subordinate staff.
• Prepare and administer departmental budgets.
• Perform financial management and fundraising.
• Negotiate and administer a variety of contracts.
• Analyze and prepare comprehensive reports and other documents.
• Work effectively with ethnically diverse constituencies; be sensitive to political and cultural issues and concerns.
• Supervise and direct subordinate professional and support staff.
• Interpret and enforce administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain departmental safety standards.
• Provide staff training and conduct performance appraisals.
• Correctly apply technology as required on the job.

Supplemental Information

All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Fire Department for further consideration.
How to Apply
Submit an employment application and current resume prior to the closing time of the job announcement. Allow sufficient time to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.
You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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.).
Due to current events and pandemic-related safety concerns, City facilities may be closed to the public.
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.
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.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.
The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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The Position

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to current events and the statewide shelter-in-place order, all exam dates and locations are tentative. City facilities are currently closed to the public. Applicants will be notified as further information becomes available. Applicants should also check their email on a regular basis for updates.
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill a City Administrator Analyst vacancy within the City Administrator's Office. Under direction of a Deputy City Administrator, performs professional and confidential budgetary, personnel, and administrative work in support of projects in the City Administrator's Office or other Agency; supervises assigned staff; and performs related duties as assigned. The City Administrator Analyst receives general supervision from a Deputy City Administrator and may provide direct and indirect supervision over assigned technical and clerical personnel.
The Special Activity Permits Division in the City Administrator's Office is seeking a candidate to support the City's Cannabis Equity Program, including administration of state grant funds received to support the Equity Program. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking the different uses of state grant funds and compiling this information into reports to state funding agencies and the City Council as needed. Additionally, the candidate will support an updated assessment of the Equity Program through analysis of data on the City's existing program and trends in both the cannabis industry and analogous industries.

Limited Duration position: This position is currently funded for a limited duration of one (1) year from date of hire with a possible extension for an additional two (2) years, based on available funding.
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.

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Examples of Duties

• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets for special projects and programs.
  
• Perform and revise division or departmental recruiting, classification, training, payroll, employee relations and personnel rules and regulations; act as division or departmental liaison with Personnel Department.
  
• Administer grant programs; develop and monitor required procedures.
  
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel in administrative, personnel, payroll or assigned program functions.
  
• Provide coordination with office of Communication and Information Services for City Manager's office needs.
  
• Research and perform division or department fiscal operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, loan servicing and loan accounts, review and development of fiscal policies, procedures and handling of funds.
  
• Develop policies and procedures for assigned projects; assist in development of short and long term planning.
  
• Assist in reviewing and preparing City Council agenda materials; prepare staff reports.
  
• Prepare and analyze complex reports.
  
• Assist in negotiating and administering contracts.
  
• Develop and maintain record maintenance systems.
  
• Direct and participate in public information projects.
  

Minimum Requirements for Application

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable:

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, economics, accounting, or related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

Experience:
Three years of experience performing progressively responsible administrative work.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis.
  
• Municipal government and organizations.
  
• Budget development and administration.
  
• Applications and implementation of computer systems.

Ability to:

• Establish, evaluate and implement administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures.
  
• Prepare and administer a complex budget system.
  
• Maintain confidential data and information.
  
• Coordinate functions and activities between departments and outside agencies.
  
• Prepare and analyze complex reports.
  
• Communicate effectively and persuasively in both oral and written form.
  
• Analyze and solve problems.
  
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
  
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
  
• Principles of supervision and training.

Supplemental Information

All applications received will be forwarded to the City Administrator's Office for further consideration.

How to Apply
Submit an employment application,current resume and cover letter prior to the closing time of the job announcement. Allow sufficient time to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also work stations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Work stations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).Due to current events and the statewide shelter-in-place order, City facilities may be closed to the public.
Our on-line 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.
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.
The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer.

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