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