PROGRAM MANAGER III

City Of Stockton, CA•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

The City of Stockton is seeking an innovative and motivated Program Manager III to join our Municipal Utilities Department's Water Division! This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Stockton's water resources by leading key initiatives in water resourceplanning, water conservation, water operations, grants, budgets and water distribution system management. As a Program Manager III, you'll play a vital role supporting the Deputy MUD Director/Water and collaborating across departments-including engineering, finance, and maintenance-to ensure efficient and sustainable water utility operations. You'll also help shape the future of Stockton's water supply and water infrastructure through strategic planning, project coordination, and workforce development. In this highly autonomous role, you'll take ownership of purchasing, budget, and contract management, and may include supervising support team. We're looking for a forward-thinking professional who thrives on problem-solving, organization, and innovation. The ideal candidate brings strong financial, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to understand technical information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Experience in government budgeting, auditing, grant management, FEMA reporting and/or water resources planning, operations, or distribution is preferred-but if you bring solid business management expertise and a desire to grow in this field, we want to hear from you! Why You'll Love Working with Us: Opportunity to directly shape the future of Stockton's water supply Collaborative and supportive team environment Engaging, high-impact projects that serve our community Excellent work-life balance with a 9/80 schedule: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with alternating Fridays off) Join us and help build a resilient, sustainable water future for Stockton! This is an At-Will (unclassified/unrepresented) position that reports to the Deputy Municipal Utilities Director/Water. Only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. Applicants who fail to fully complete the on-line application/supplemental questionnaire will be 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 administrative direction, performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities for implementation of Citywide strategic programs, including operational and/or other complex analyses; performs related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this management level classification are responsible, in addition to the above, for directing and managing compliance by departments with the policies and procedures of the program(s) under the supervision of this class. Work is done under the direct authority of the City Manager or departmental senior management due to the critical nature of the policies and programs. Assignments allow for a high degree of autonomy and administrative decision making in their execution. This class is distinguished from the general administrative support classes in that the duties relate specifically to administration of specialized programs.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration or a closely related field, or the field of the program to which assigned, and four (4) years of experience managing or supervising highly visible programs or projects with major departmental or citywide impact.
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Policies, principles, and resources related to the program(s) to which assigned; program monitoring and evaluation techniques;
Public administration principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis;
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations;
Business computer user applications, particularly as related to data analysis and management;
Principles and practices of employee selection, supervision, training, and professional development;
Principles of grant application, proposal preparation, and monitoring and reporting techniques; and
Basic budgetary principles and practices.
Analyzing administrative, operational, or organizational problems and issues related to the program(s) to which assigned; evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions;
Establishing, prioritizing, and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and work standards;
Planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, and directing the work of assigned staff;
Interpreting, explaining, and applying complex rules, regulations, policies, laws, and ordinances;
Providing technical assistance and staff leadership to City departments, boards, and commissions;
Preparing clear and concise management-level reports and correspondence;
Making persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations;
Negotiating favorable contract terms for the City in assigned areas of responsibility;
Effectively representing the interests of the City in meetings with public agencies, the business community, or others outside the City;
Preparing, administering, and monitoring grant or program budgets;
Exercising sound, independent judgment within established guidelines; and
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government budgeting, auditing, grant management, FEMA reporting and/or water resources planning, operations, or distribution is preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls programs and projects with Citywide implications; provides expert professional assistance to City management staff.
Reviews and enforces administrative policies, procedures, and operations; ensures that internal and externally imposed program requirements are met.
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, and work standards.
Supervises staff, planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; participates in the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development.
Provides staff leadership and technical assistance to task forces, citizen advisory committees, commissions, or boards; confers with and provides technical assistance to City departments in areas of responsibility.
Prepares a variety of periodic progress and special reports related to programs and activities.
Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations and the public.
Prepares recommendations for annual grant and program budgets; and/or provides input for and prepares various grant applications or annual performance report of activities.
May confer and negotiate with developers and property owners relative to the acquisition and disposition of property and improvements; may draft project contract language and performance specifications.
Monitors legislation and developments related to areas of responsibility; evaluates their impact on City operations and programs; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
Performs related duties as assigned.