Human Resource Technician
Salary
$68,445.12 - $84,033.84 Annually
Location
Oakland, CA
Job Type
Full Time Civil Service
Job Number
26-TC117-07
Department
Human Resources Management Department
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
TW1
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 harms 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 Resources Management Recruitment and Classification Division?
Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, at the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.
Are you searching for a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the local community? Look no further! The City of Oakland is seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our dynamic Human Resources Management Department as a Human Resource Technician. Come join the City of Oakland and become part of a diverse organization dedicated to the community and employees whom we serve! Oakland is a learning organization, committed to developing talent and growing our own. This is a great opportunity to grow your HR Career in an organization with a proven track record of internal promotions.
We are looking for someone who is:
A self-driven team player. You will need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong desire to work in public service.
Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail is needed to ensure HR services are timely and accurately delivered.
Customer-focused. The Human Resources Management Department prides itself on exceptional customer service. You will get a chance to enhance the entire organization by being customer-focused and contributing to customer satisfaction.
A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to interact with various departments and levels of management. With this, you will need to demonstrate diplomacy, politeness, and tact.
Adaptable. You will need to adapt to changing situations and environments, with the ability to take instructions from multiple senior-level staff members.
Interested in learning and developing their career. In addition to working on special projects, you will have access to Race and Equity, supervisory and other technical trainings. And, once a City employee, you will enjoy hiring preference for all civil service City of Oakland jobs.
What you will typically be responsible for:
Handling a variety of human resource transactions to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and proper processing.
Assisting in the coordination of examination procedures by creating draft job postings, sending notices to candidates, scheduling test facilities, and proctoring examinations.
Operating and maintaining the NeoGov applicant tracking system, generating routine reports, verifying system data, and assisting with exam scoring.
Conducting research and surveys, compiling results, assisting with drafting/revising job descriptions, and updating classification records.
Participating in the Department and the City's goals to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion across our workforce.
Read the complete job description by clicking here.
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will be a part of a growing and dynamic Human Resources Management Department and help establish the City as an employer of choice.
Your work will have a direct impact on the City's ability to provide important public services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
You will work with people who are passionate about their craft, care about collaboration, and like to have fun.
You will have excellent learning opportunities to grow and develop your human resources and public administration skills and abilities.
As a full-service City, the City will continually provide you with challenges and variety that keep things exciting.
The office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland and is easily accessible by public transportation.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
You will handle multiple tasks with competing and critical deadlines.
You will navigate complex rules, policies, and labor agreements that govern the unionized, Civil Service environment that is the City of Oakland.
You will need to quickly learn policies and processes to guide customers.
Competencies Required:
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
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 expertise to the job
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
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: High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field is highly desirable.
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible human resources-related technical or administrative support experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Human Resources experience with a local government agency
Experience working in a Human Resources applicant tracking system
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Individuals who are appointed to this position may be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Other Requirements
Must be willing to work irregular days and hours, as needed.
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 take an online multiple-choice test (weighted 100%). You will have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. This is tentatively planned to launch during the week of August 10, 2026.
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: Diego Almendariz at Dalmendariz@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.
What is 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, and 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 NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs 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 Diego Almendariz at Dalmendariz@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*:
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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.
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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 or Port of Oakland employee?
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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".
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Have you previously been employed by the City or Port of Oakland?
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If you have previously been employed by the City or Port 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"
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If you have previously been employed by the City or Port of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below.
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Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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How many years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative work experience including public contact situations and preparing and processing confidential human resources forms, reports, correspondence, and information do you possess?
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Please clearly and thoroughly state your progressively responsible clerical/administrative work experience including public contact situations and preparing and processing confidential human resources forms, reports, correspondence, and information. Do not enter "See resume / application" as a response
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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.
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Employer City of Oakland
Address 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza - 2nd Floor
Oakland, California, 94612
Phone (510) 238-3112
Website http://www.oaklandca.gov/