Assistant Engineer II (Office) (Continuous)

Position Overview

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. With a long history of activism and a deep commitment to social justice, Oakland is recruiting for multiple Assistant Engineer positions in the Department of Transportation (OakDOT) and other divisions within Public Works and the Planning and Building Department. In these roles, you will help design and implement innovative transportation and infrastructure projects that advance mobility, safety, and equity for all Oakland residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and ensure that small residential projects meet model building codes and standards.
• Assist the public by answering building code questions and providing technical support.
• Support Civil Engineers and Project Managers with street improvement projects, including preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages.
• Lead AutoCAD efforts for in-house design projects covering demo, civil, striping, electrical, and landscaping plans.
• Provide quality control and contracting oversight during construction projects in various Public Works divisions.

Required Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with the ability to apply City, state, and national standards.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in collaborating across diverse teams.
• Experience in reviewing plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for compliance with relevant codes.
• Ability to balance technical design work with effective field and stakeholder communication.

Benefits & Perks

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy 37.5-hour work weeks along with a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
• Vacation: Earn a minimum of 2 weeks per year with potential for additional accrual based on public sector service.
• Retirement: Benefit from CalPERS pension plans with competitive formulas (2.5% @ 55 for Classic and 2% @ 62 for new members), with Classic employees contributing 8% of pre-tax wages.
• Health: The City covers the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate with options including Anthem, Blue Shield, and United Health Care.
• Dental: Enjoy Delta Dental full premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• Vision: Receive VSP full premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• Sick Leave: Accrue 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation: Participate in 457(b) pre-tax and Roth 401(k) after-tax plans.
• Additional benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k, and Employee Training opportunities.