PROGRAM MANAGER II - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

City of Stockton, CA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stockton seeks a Program Manager II in the Debt and Treasury Division to lead programs, oversee staff, and coordinate budgets.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in business or public administration, 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HTE and Munis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field with two years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Two additional years of work experience at a level equivalent to the City's Program Manager I.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate program and project implementations.
• Supervise staff, assign and review work, and provide training and development.
• Prepare progress and performance reports for programs and activities.
• Confer with committees, commissions, and city departments on responsibilities.
• Provide input for grant applications and annual budgets and performance reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial accounting

Budget management

Excel proficiency

HTE software

Munis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Tools

HTE

Munis

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 in the Debt and Treasury Division.

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 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.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Program Manager I is the first level supervisory classification responsible for day-to-day administration of specialized programs, projects, and activities. The incumbent plans, organizes, and administers one or more specialized City programs, projects and activities.

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.

These classes are distinguished from the general administrative support classes in that the duties relate specifically to administration of specialized programs.

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; participants 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 or grade report) are required (see Supplemental Question).

Note

After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.

Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

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BARGAINING UNIT: SUPERVISORY

Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect, click here to view a link to "Mid-Management/ Supervisory Level" contract.

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "See Resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

• I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

02

Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California driver license?

• Yes
• No

03

Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

• If selected, I agree to submit to a background check, including fingerprinting, as stated above.

04

Evidence of Bachelor's Degree: All applicants are required to submit evidence of education (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts, or grade report showing conferral date) as part of the application process. Failure to submit the required information will result in rejection from the process. Candidates who do not provide verification of their college coursework or whose college coursework does not meet the requirements will not be considered for this position.

• I understand this requirement and will provide