Program Manager I - Economic Development
City of Stockton
Stockton, CA
Full-time
Business Development
Posted on May 10, 2020
Program Manager I - Economic Development $6,378.99 - $8,189.40/month Closes 5/28/20 at 5:30 pm
The Program Manager I vacancy exists in the Economic Development Department and is a new position that will report to the Assistant Director and Director of Economic Development. The Program Manager I will assist with multi-family housing development, homelessness initiatives and economic development activities specific to key development in South Stockton, Downtown Stockton and along the Waterfront. The Program Manager I will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. The incumbent in this position may be required to work additional hours and/or weekends as needed by the department.
This is an (Unclassified/Represented) position. Incumbents in this position are excluded from Civil Service system and are represented by the the Mid-Management Bargaining Unit. 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 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.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Program Manager I is the first level supervisory classification responsible for day-to-day administration of specialized programs, projects, and activities. The incumbent plans, organizes, and administers one or more specialized City programs, projects and activities.
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.
MINIMUM 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.
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 off
EOE