Program Manager, General Services-25357806

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Diego seeks a Program Manager for General Services to lead Fleet Services. This role involves oversight of fleet activities, team management, and strategic improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a relevant degree and significant program management experience, with the opportunity for teleworking after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field required.
• At least two years of program management experience needed.
• Advanced knowledge of professional/administrative principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Fleet Services operational activities.
• Coordinate workflow analysis and complete improvements.
• Establish work standards and operational objectives.

Skills

Program Management

Knowledge of budget/fiscal accounting

Workflow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The County of San Diego has a current opening for Program Manager, General Services.

This position may have a teleworking and/or flexible schedule available after an initial training period.

Interviews will take place the week of August 11th, 2025, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week August 18th, 2025.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager, General Services, will be responsible for the planning, management, and oversight of Fleet Services operational and administrative activities within the maintenance, acquisitions, and contracts/compliance sections of the Fleet Services Division. This is accomplished through managing a team of Fleet Support Specialists within each section. This position will also have responsibility for coordinating workflow analysis and completing continuous improvement efforts to ensure quality services delivery. This role will oversee the establishment of work standards and operational objectives for the relevant sections of the Fleet Services Division. Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage, plan, coordinate, and review Fleet Services administrative/operational activities as assigned.
• Maintain and update all Fleet Services workflow processes as needed.
• Oversee the establishment of work standards and operational objectives.
• Manage direct report fleet support staff and review and coordinate workflow.
• Perform re-engineering studies across the division to improve service delivery.
  
  

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or related field and at least two years of program management experience. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of advanced principles, concepts and methodology of a professional/administrative field acquired through substantial work experience or additional study at a graduate level.

Interview and Hiring dates

The Timeline For This Recruitment Is Outlined Below

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in August 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in business public administration, or a closely related field; AND, four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience managing a service delivery program which included budget/fiscal accounting and operational program planning/analysis; OR

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in the fields stated above; AND, five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as described above.
  
  

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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