Job Description
Join Oakland's dynamic public sector team as a Senior Administrative Specialist. This urgent full-time opportunity offers immediate placement in a mission-driven environment supporting critical municipal operations. Enjoy competitive benefits, pension eligibility, and the chance to shape community services while advancing your public service career.
Why Apply Now? This role requires immediate onboarding to support ongoing federal grant compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced government settings and possess exceptional organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage federal/state/local grant documentation compliance and reporting deadlines
- Coordinate interdepartmental projects ensuring adherence to municipal regulations
- Develop and maintain confidential records using secure government databases
- Prepare official correspondence and reports for City Council review
- Supervise administrative support staff and workflow optimization
- Act as primary liaison between Oakland agencies and state oversight bodies
- Implement digital transformation initiatives for public service delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years government administrative experience with federal/state/local agencies
- Proficiency in government compliance systems (e.g., SAM.gov, CALGOLD)
- Valid California Driver's License with clean record
- US Citizenship required for federal contract handling
- Advanced knowledge of municipal procurement protocols
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance within 30 days
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred