PROGRAM MANAGER II - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

About the role

The City of Stockton's Administrative Services Department is seeking to fill one vacancy in the Program Manager II position within the Debt and Treasury Division. The role requires supervisory experience, a strong financial background with accounting and budget management expertise, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with HTE and Munis software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the implementation of programs and projects.
• Supervise staff, plan, assign, review, and evaluate work; participate in staff selection and provide training and professional development.
• Prepare various periodic progress and special reports related to programs and activities.
• Serve as a member or secretary to various committees and commissions.
• Assist in preparing recommendations for annual grant and program budgets; provide input for and prepare grant applications and annual performance reports.
• Provide staff leadership and technical assistance to citizen advisory committees, task forces, commissions, or boards; confer with and provide professional assistance to City departments in areas of responsibility.
• Confer and negotiate with developers and property owners regarding acquisition and disposition of property and improvements; may draft project contract language and performance specifications.
• Represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, professional, business, and community organizations, and the public.
• Monitor legislation and developments related to areas of responsibility; evaluate impact on City operations and programs and recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, economics, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience involving program or project management.
• Two (2) years of work experience at a level equivalent to the City's Program Manager I class.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Willingness to attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background investigation, including fingerprint clearance, prior to appointment.
• Position is exempt from FLSA overtime provisions.
• Incumbents are excluded from the Civil Service system and hold a for‑cause employment status.
• Represented by the Mid‑Management/Supervisory bargaining unit.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with HTE and Munis software.
• Strong financial background with accounting and budget management experience.
• Supervisory and leadership abilities.

Schedule

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.