The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division of Oakland Public Works is recruiting three Program Analyst III, Watershed Specialists.

Apply by Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm via the following link, which also has more information:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca/jobs/5525506

The pay range is $54.45 - $66.85 Hourly ($8,847.93 - $10,863.50 Monthly). 

$106,175.16 - $130,362.00 Annually

Benefits are listed on the “benefits” tab at the above link and may also to refer to the MOU.

The big picture of this work is to

• Keep pollutants out of stormwater​
• Maintain and improve the health of creeks and watersheds​
• Coordinate and implement Citywide compliance with stormwater protection regulations
• Help plan stormwater system rehabilitation and upgrades, including green stormwater infrastructure and creek restoration
• Plan and manage projects​ and programs

We work on various stormwater pollution prevention programs, green stormwater infrastructure, creek protection and restoration, environmental review of proposed developments and City projects, investigate and enforce against illegal pollution discharges to the storm drainage system, Lake Merritt projects, etc.  Some program information is posted at www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Community-Development/Sustainability-Environment/Creeks-Watershed-and-Stormwater.

Example duties

• Helps to implement stormwater, waterway, and watershed projects and programs to address technical and regulatory issues;
• Provides training and technical guidance on watershed and stormwater management;
• Coordinates with other City departments and divisions on projects and programs that affect stormwater, drainage, and waterways;
• Deliver stormwater management, habitat improvement, restoration, stormwater permit compliance, and/or water quality projects on time and within budget;
• Conducts field investigations regarding regulatory status, waterway, water quality, drainage issues, and various field conditions;
• Coordinates response and conducts enforcement related to illegal discharges to creeks and storm drains;
• Coordinate business stormwater inspection program https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/business-stormwater-inspections;
• Review development proposals for conformance with Creek Protection regulations https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Community-Development/Sustainability-Environment/Creeks-Watershed-and-Stormwater/Creek-Protection-Permits, and MRP compliance (esp. sections C.3, C.6, and C.10);
• Review, interpret, and prepare technical documents related to water quality and stormwater regulations, stormwater management systems, riparian habitat, hydrology, and/or creek restoration;
• Update Geographic Information System (GIS) map layers and tools, see www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Community-Development/Sustainability-Environment/Creeks-Watershed-and-Stormwater/Interactive-Oakland-Creeks-Map