Special Projects Manager

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

San Diego Community College District Police Department seeks a Special Projects Manager V to lead complex public-safety technology initiatives across the district. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with police, district teams, contractors, and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in project planning/management, plus a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the technical skills required of the project and three (3) years paid work experience in project planning and/or business management.
• License: Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee complex public-safety technology and infrastructure projects from design through completion.
• Manage projects with Police Department personnel, District departments, contractors, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, procurement, and deliverables to meet timelines.

Skills

Project management

Public safety tech

Vendor coordination

Budget development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Closing Date: 10/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Special Projects Manager

Working Title

Working Title SDCCD Police Department Special Projects Manager V (Restricted)

Recruitment Limits

This is a restricted position. The position may continue, based upon renewal of funding.

Location

Location District

Pay Information

Range 5 ($10,242.42 – $16,683.82) per month based on the current Management salary schedule . Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. SDCCD offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment web page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, that provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months:

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number:

Position Number: 00120655

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Management

Range

Range 5

Department

Department College Police

The Position

Join Our Facilities & Operations Team at SDCCD
At the SDCCD , the Police Department is the cornerstone of campus safety. Providing 24/7 public-safety services across our colleges, continuing-education campuses, and administrative sites requires modern, reliable, and effective security infrastructure and technology.
As the Special Projects Manager V, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing complex public-safety technology and infrastructure projects that support the District’s Police Department and its mission. This position will manage projects from initial planning and design through implementation and completion, working closely with Police Department personnel, District departments, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Key projects may include:
Planning and implementation of new and upgraded security infrastructure throughout the District, including security-related systems and technologies.
Coordination and implementation of police radio and communications systems, including new dispatch equipment and related technology.
Project management for the design, buildout, and implementation of a new Police Communications/Dispatch Center, including coordination of technology, equipment, infrastructure, vendors, and operational requirements.
Implementation and modernization of other Police Department technologies and public-safety systems designed to improve officer safety, communications, emergency response, situational awareness, and campus security.
Coordination of project schedules, budgets, procurement, vendors, contractors, technical requirements, and project deliverables to ensure projects are completed effectively and within established timelines.
This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of project management, technology, facilities, and public safety, helping ensure that SDCCD’s Police Department has the infrastructure and technological resources necessary to effectively serve the District’s students, employees, and visitors.
If you’re an experienced project-management professional who excels at coordinating complex projects, working with diverse stakeholders, and bringing technology and infrastructure initiatives from concept to successful implementation, we’d love to meet you.
Applications are currently being accepted for SDCCD Police Department Special Projects Manager V (Restricted) in the Police Department, located at 1536 Frazee Rd San Diego, CA 92108. Hours are Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

Click here for description. Link: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Management/Special%20Projects%20Manager%20%20V.pdf.
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Desired Qualifications

Knowledge:
Applicable local, State, and federal laws, codes, and regulations.
Computer business applications and software, equipment and systems for project management.
Economic, social, and cultural stimulants and barriers.
English language usage, grammar and punctuation.
Ethical behavior and business practices Principles of public administration, supervision and management.
Process improvement.
Project planning and management.
Research and analysis.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Skills and Abilities:
Analyze narrative and statistical information and prepare clear and concise recommendations and proposals.
Analyze situations accurately and recommend effective courses of action.
Attend meetings and make oral presentations.
Communicate effective both orally and in writing.
Develop and maintain budgets.
Develop schedules and meet timelines.
Ethical and professional behavior.
Foster teamwork.
Lead and positively influence others.
Maintain and update technical skills in area of specialty.
Plan, organize, assign and evaluate work assignments. Proficient use of computers for word processing, spreadsheet accounting, basic database management, e-mail, and Internet browsing.
Project administration:
Provide technical expertise and serve as a resource.
Work cooperatively and effectively.
Work independently.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the technical skills required of the project and three (3) years paid work experience in project planning and/or business management.
License: Valid California driver’s license.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC . ( ACEI ) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Screening November 2026
Interviews December 2026

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.
  • Yes
  • No
• * We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience managing complex projects from initial planning and design through implementation, completion, and closeout. Provide one specific example and identify your role, the project's scope, approximate budget, duration, major stakeholders, and outcome.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing technology and/or infrastructure projects. Include examples involving any of the following, if applicable: security systems, access control, video surveillance, communications systems, radio systems, dispatch or emergency communications technology, information technology, facility technology, or similar systems.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe any experience you have managing projects for, or working with law enforcement, fire, emergency communications/911, campus public safety, security operations, emergency management, or another public-safety organization. What considerations made these projects different from other projects you have managed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and other external partners on complex projects. How have you established expectations, monitored performance, addressed deficiencies, and ensured that deliverables met contractual and operational requirements?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and other external partners on complex projects. How have you established expectations, monitored performance, addressed deficiencies, and ensured that deliverables met contractual and operational requirements?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and other external partners on complex projects. How have you established expectations, monitored performance, addressed deficiencies, and ensured that deliverables met contractual and operational requirements?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and other external partners on complex projects. How have you established expectations, monitored performance, addressed deficiencies, and ensured that deliverables met contractual and operational requirements?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, vendors, and other external partners on complex projects. How have you established expectations, monitored performance, addressed deficiencies, and ensured that deliverables met contractual and operational requirements?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Résumé

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division