Human Resources Management

Equity Statement

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 to 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.
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