Job Description

Posting number: 26-SC204-06SCR

Department: Department of Violence Prevention

Job classification: Program Analyst III

Posting type: Promotional (Restricted)

Categories: Administration, Public Safety, Social Services, Human Services, Program Management

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's Department of Violence Prevention?

The Department of Violence Prevention (DVP) was established in 2017 to tackle the challenges with violence in Oakland. The DVP applies a public health approach to violence prevention focused on community-led intervention strategies to realize sustained safety and stability of the families and communities most impacted by violence. To achieve its mandated goals of reducing violence in Oakland, the DVP provides direct services and funds, coordinates and supports a network of violence prevention and intervention programs that prioritizes the people and places most impacted by violence. The ultimate goal is a safer and thriving Oakland for all.

The DVP is seeking a Program Analyst III, selectively certified in Violence Prevention, to serve as a Violence Prevention Liaison supporting Oakland’s focused deterrence work. This position will act as a program leader and liaison to plan and implement the Lifeline focused deterrence program, coordinate violence prevention strategies with City and community partners, and ensure focused deterrence protocols are carried out with fidelity. The role combines program leadership, staff supervision, community engagement, stakeholder coordination, outreach, and program monitoring to support interventions for people at highest risk for violence.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in violence prevention. You bring hands-on experience delivering violence intervention and direct services to individuals at highest risk, along with the ability to lead staff and guide program direction.
• Deeply connected to Oakland. You understand the city's neighborhoods, community groups, and gang dynamics, and you know how to build trust and credibility with residents and partners alike.
• Relentless in outreach. You have a track record of engaging hard-to-reach individuals, including those who initially decline services, through consistent, persistent, and relationship-based outreach.
• A strong communicator. You can navigate sensitive conversations about violence reduction with care and present information clearly to community and system partners.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented. You build strong working relationships across internal teams, public agencies, community organizations, faith leaders, and service providers.
• Organized and accountable. You monitor program protocols, document follow-up carefully, analyze outcomes, and help ensure programs stay true to their design.
• Adaptable under shifting demands. You move comfortably between program leadership, staff supervision, fieldwork, and stakeholder engagement as operational needs change.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Coordinating violence prevention strategies across DVP, public service agencies, community partners, and other system partners, and helping adjust program approaches when needed.
• Monitoring focused deterrence strategies and protocols for fidelity and compliance, conducting home and site visits, and providing technical assistance related to focused deterrence services.
• Designing and carrying out relentless outreach to Lifeline participants who initially decline services or disengage after enrolling and conducting custom notifications for eligible community and incarcerated individuals.
• Supporting DVP direct practice staff by sharing relevant group and network background information connected to participant referrals and available services.
• Building and maintaining relationships with neighborhood organizations, faith-based leaders, and violence prevention service providers, including referral networks that support participants.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff; providing input on direct service budgets; and supporting the selection and coordination of violence prevention grantee agencies and partners.

The Program Analyst III Selective Certification in Violence Prevention position requires additional qualifications beyond the general Program Analyst III. The general Program Analyst III job description is posted here: Program Analyst III

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Working for the City of Oakland

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work directly supports Oakland’s violence prevention efforts and services for people at highest risk for violence.
• You will have a leadership role in shaping and strengthening the Lifeline focused deterrence program.
• The position offers a mix of community-facing work, program strategy, staff supervision, and cross-agency collaboration.
• You will build partnerships with community organizations, faith-based leaders, public agencies, and violence prevention providers.
• You will have opportunities to improve program implementation through monitoring, analysis, technical assistance, and thoughtful program revisions.
  

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• The work involves sensitive, high-stakes situations and requires sound judgment when communicating about violence reduction and participant needs.
• Some participants may initially decline services or disengage, requiring persistent outreach while maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Success depends on coordinating multiple internal and external partners that may have different roles, priorities, and operating practices.
• The role requires balancing field work, home and site visits, stakeholder meetings, staff supervision, program monitoring, and reporting responsibilities.
• You will need to maintain fidelity to focused deterrence strategies while recognizing when program adjustments or additional coordination are necessary.
  

Competencies Required:

• Building & Maintaining Relationships Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what one commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Influencing: Affecting or changing others’ positions and opinions
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

Qualifications

This recruitment is restricted to 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.

This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.

Selective Certification in Violence Prevention
This recruitment is being announced in accordance with Section 5.03 of the Civil Service Rules. The eligible list generated from this announcement will only be used to fill Program Analyst III positions specialized in Violence Prevention, including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable, and may be used to fill future vacancies with the same Selective Certification.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

License or Certificate / Other Requirements:

Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of violence dynamics in Oakland, including factors that drive gun violence, community conditions, and networks that contribute to an individual’s risk of involvement in violence.
• Deep knowledge of Oakland-based resources, services, and support systems available to individuals at the highest risk of violence, including the ability to connect participants to appropriate community-based and public resources.
• Spanish speaking is desired, but not required.

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 week of August 31, 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: Armando Falcon at afalcon@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’s in it for you?

• 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 Armando Falcon at afalcon@oaklandca.gov.