Employee Fleet & Safety Coordinator

Employee Fleet & Safety Coordinator

Salary

$117,063.00 - $143,734.56 Annually

Location

Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full Time Civil Service

Job Number

26-SC240-07

Department

Human Resources Management Department

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

UM2

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The Position

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.

Why join the City of Oakland Human Resource Management Department?

The City of Oakland's Human Resources Department is seeking an Employee Fleet & Safety Coordinator who is passionate about creating safer workplaces, supporting employees, and improving organizational operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by developing and implementing safety programs, strengthening compliance practices, and promoting a culture of health, safety, and accountability across the organization.

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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• 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.

What you typically will be responsible for:

• 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

A few reasons you might love this job:

• 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.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• 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.

Competencies Required:

• 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

Minimum Requirements for Application

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.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, occupational health, occupational safety, or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of professional experience in occupational safety and health. Demonstrated, active participation in safety-related trade organizations is highly desirable.

License or CertificateIncumbent is this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Individuals appointed will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License while employed.

Desirable QualificationsPossession of a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist designation is desirable

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the end of August.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-in-Testing-2.9.22-Fillable.pdf Send the completed form and any supporting documentation to the exam analyst: Briana Wong at bwong@oaklandca.gov.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Whats in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
• Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found here: Working for Oakland | City of Oakland, CA

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 and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca

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 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs 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. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Briana Wong, HR Analyst at bwong@oaklandca.gov.

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status. By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental question responses.

• Yes
• No

02

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City 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. Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland employee?

• Yes
• No

03

If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N/A."

04

Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below. If not applicable, type "N/A"

06

Please list other names used while employed by the City of Oakland. If you have not been employed by the City of Oakland put "N/A".

07

Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?

• Yes
• No

08

If the address on your application does not match your current residence, please enter your address and update it in your application profile. If not applicable, type "N/A"

09

What is the highest degree or level of education that you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or equivalent (for example: GED)
• Some college credits, no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree
• Other

10

If you indicated that you have attained a Bachelors degree or above, please list the field of study (major) in each degree attained. (for example: BA degree - Environmental Science & MA degree - Business Administration) If this doesnt apply, please indicate "NA".

11

How many years of professional experience do you have in occupational safety and health?

• I do not have any experience as described
• I have less than 1 year of experience as described
• I have 1 or more years, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• I have 2 or more years, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• I have 3 or more years, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• I have 4 or more years, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• I have 5 or more years, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• I have 6 or more years, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• I have 7 or more years, but less than 8 years, of experience as described
• I have 8 or more years of experience as described

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Please clearly and thoroughly describe your professional experience in occupational safety and health.

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Acting assignments: If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed. I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.

• Yes
• No

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Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.

I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Oakland

Address 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor

Oakland, California, 94612

Phone (510) 238-3112

Website http://www.oaklandca.gov/