Employment Opportunities

Overview

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Human Resources team is dedicated to empowering staff so they can effectively serve our clients. Our work begins with recruiting and onboarding the best talent available. Once employees join OHA, they are supported through comprehensive benefits administration, ongoing training opportunities, and the negotiation of fair and competitive wages.

The Human Resources Department administers a comprehensive human resource management program and serves as a strategic business partner to support both internal and external stakeholders. Key areas of focus include:

• Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Recruitment, Classification, and Compensation
• Employee Engagement and Experience
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Employee Development and Training
• Benefits Administration
• Leave Management

Benefits

Benefit Information

Employees of the Authority enjoy a competitive fringe benefit program.

• SICK LEAVE is accrued at the rate of one day per month.
• VACATION LEAVE for new employees is accrued at the rate of 10 days each year.
• Management, supervisory, professional and confidential employees are also entitled to a management benefit package allowance and 40 hours of administrative leave per year (senior management staff is entitled to 80 hours of administrative leave – annually).
• PAID HOLIDAYS – 14 holidays for unrepresented employees, and 15 for represented employees.
• FLOATING HOLIDAYS – 1 holiday for unrepresented employees, 2 holidays for represented employees.
• RETIREMENT – The Authority is a member of CalPE​RS  Retirement System, plus optional participation in pre/post-tax 457 deferred compensation plans.  The Authority participates in Social Security and Medicare.
• GROUP LIFE INSURANCE is fully paid by the Authority.
• HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE are available. The Authority pays up to 100% of the least costly family plan premiums for all employees.​
• A variety of benefits including bilingual pay, caregiver benefits, education/tuition reimbursement, wellness, commuter, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• At OHA, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting the personal and professional well-being of our employees. In addition to generous paid leave benefits, the Housing Authority operates on a 9/80 work schedule, thus closing its offices every other Friday and giving employees an added day off every other week.  (Monday through Thursday is a nine (9) hour day and the Friday that is worked is an eight (8) hour day.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with federal and state laws, the Oakland Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran’s status or disability in the employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Oakland Housing Authority is committed to making reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodation in the examination process must do so no later than five (5) working days after the point of invitation by the Authority to an examination. Applicants with special needs, please call the Human Resources Department at (510) 874-1575 (voice) or (510) 832-7331 (TDD).

Selection Process

To apply for positions at OHA, applicants must complete and submit an online application by the date indicated. Application deadlines are included on job announcements listed under Open Jobs. A current, detailed resume may also be attached to applications but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

All applications and resumes will be carefully screened. Those applicants whose education and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to compete in the selection process.  Candidates who compete successfully in the examination will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers (LOQ). For some positions, an experience/training rating and/or written evaluation of candidates will be used in lieu of the oral panel examination. Candidates who compete and successfully receive a passing score in the selection process will have their names placed on a List of Qualifiers (LOQ). The hiring department may contact candidates from the LOQ and final selection will be made from the list.

• College degrees or units required for the position will be verified prior to final appointment. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Senior HR Director and/or Executive Director.
• All prospective employees will be required to complete the OHA’s pre-employment process, which may include a background check, physical, drug screening, and reference verification.
• For positions requiring use of an Authority vehicle, each candidate must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the Authority’s insurer. Candidates’ driving records will be checked prior to appointment.
• All prospective employees must also provide proof of U.S. citizenship, or legal resident status and the legal right to work in the United States.
• New employees must successfully pass a probationary period prior to obtaining full-time permanent status.