PROGRAM MANAGER II - FISCAL SERVICES/COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - EXTENDED DEADLINE

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PROGRAM MANAGER II - FISCAL SERVICES/COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - EXTENDED DEADLINE

Salary

$7,850.66 - $10,079.28 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

0524-06853

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

05/05/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:

• Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

  INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000

• 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

  FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum

• Employees employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

  FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: To be determined by the Hiring Department

The City of Stockton is seeking a candidate for a Program Manager II position in Fiscal Services, a Division of the Community Services Department. The department operates five Recreation Centers and sixteen Libraries, as well as pools and contract facilities, delivering services for the benefit of our community. The ideal candidate would have expertise in budget and accounting management in a public agency setting. This person would have experience in managing multiple projects, with competing resources and timelines, at one time while maintaining schedule, scope, and budget. This person would be able to demonstrate an ability to manage risk and mitigate issues while managing the budget and accounting for a complex and dynamic department.

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)

Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. Applicants who fail to fully complete the on-line application/supplemental questionnaire are subject to rejection.

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.

This class is 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; 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:

Program Manager I: 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.

Program Manager II: In addition to the above, two 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.

Knowledge of:

• Programs, principles, and resources related to the program to which assigned;

• Developing program monitoring and evaluation techniques;

• Administrative principles and practices, including budgeting, goals and objectives development, work planning and employee supervision;

• Principles of grant application and proposal preparation and grant monitoring and reporting techniques;

• Business computer use applications;

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, and directing the work of assigned staff;

• Organizing work, setting priorities, establishing goals and objectives, and exercising sound, independent judgment within established guidelines;

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials;

• Negotiating favorable contract terms for the City in assigned area of responsibility;

• Analyzing complex issues and problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending practical solutions;

• Organizing and preparing effective grant applications and proposals;

• Representing the City in meetings with public agencies and others outside the City;

• Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances;

• Exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines;

• Making persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations;

• Preparing, administering, and monitoring grant and program budgets;

• Providing technical assistance and staff leadership to boards and commissions.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility - Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;

• Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less;

• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close-up work;

• Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing;

• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people;

• Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work;

• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;

• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise; and

• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet but may be loud at times and at some locations.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

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 Information Technology Department.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES 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. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

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.

• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

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.

This position is Exempt from FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act) and does not qualify for overtime compensation and is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements. Please see the FPPC website, www.fppc.ca.gov , for more information.