PROGRAM MANAGER II - CHIEF'S OFFICE

About the role

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill a Program Manager II position in the Police Department. This position will be supporting the Chief's Office. This person would have experience with budgets and payroll.

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule: 7:30am to 5:30pm Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00am to 5:00pm Fridays, with alternating Fridays off
• May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends to provide critical support to key initiatives

Responsibilities

• 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: 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

• 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

Skills

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