Program Manager III

City of Stockton•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Stockton is seeking a Program Manager III to lead various projects within the City Manager's Office. This exempt, at-will position performs professional-level duties for the implementation of Citywide strategic programs, including operational and complex analyses. The role involves directing and managing departmental compliance with program policies and procedures, working with a high degree of autonomy and administrative decision-making. The position is onsite and requires full-time reporting. Prior to appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation and fingerprinting.

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.
Four (4) years of experience managing or supervising highly visible programs or projects with major departmental or citywide impact.
Ability to report onsite on a full-time basis.
Ability to pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

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.
Provides input for and prepares various grant applications or annual performance reports 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 the impact of legislation and developments on City operations and programs.
Recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
Performs related duties as assigned.