Job Description
DEFINITION OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FLSA STATUS: Exempt TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBA (Candidates must appear in person for interview) The City of Stockton's Administrative Services Department is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy in the Program Manager II position. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a strong financial background with experience in accounting and budget management, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Accela, HTE, and Munis software. The Program Manager II will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, with alternating Fridays off. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends to provide critical support to key initiatives. Incumbents in this position are excluded from the Civil Service system and are in a "for-cause" employment status represented by the Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit. (Unclassified/Represented) Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting. Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers specialized City programs and projects; directs and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Program Manager II is the senior level supervisory classification responsible for, in addition to the above, policy development and program planning and implementation with Citywide implications. PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only) PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only) Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the implementation of programs and projects. Supervises staff, planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; participates in the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development. Prepares a variety of periodic progress and special reports related to programs and activities. May serve as a member or secretary to a variety of committees and commissions. Assists in preparing recommendations for annual grant and program budgets; provides input for and prepares various grant applications and annual performance reports of activities. Provides staff leadership and technical assistance to citizen advisory committees, task forces, commissions or boards; confers with and provides professional assistance to City departments in areas of responsibility. Confers and negotiates with developers and property owners relative to the acquisition and disposition of property and improvements; may draft project contract language and performance specifications. Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations, and the public. Monitors legislation and developments related to areas of responsibility; evaluates their impact on City operations and programs and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, or the field of the program to which assigned, economics, or a closely related field and two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience involving program or project management. In addition to the above, two (2) years of work experience at a level equivalent to the City's Program Manager I class. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license. Must be willing to attend meetings outside of normal working hours. THE PROCESS Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this career opportunity. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the hiring department. All applications and supplemental questions must be completed fully and submitted on an official City of Stockton application form. (Do not state "Refer to Resume" on your application or supplemental questionnaire.) Incomplete and/or falsified applications and supplemental questions will be rejected and cannot be revised after submittal on or before the final filing date. Postmarks, facsimiles, and photocopies of the City's employment application will not be accepted. A Resume, Cover Letter, and Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts