PROJECT MANAGER I

Salary : $72,719.32 - $93,377.82 Annually
Location : City of Stockton, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 0926-7977
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 5:30 PM Pacific


DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: To be determined.
The City of Stockton's is seeking to fill a vacancy for the position of Project Manager I in the Fire Department. Under general direction, plans, organizes, and administers Public Works, Municipal Utilities,or other City projects of various levels of complexity; may lead and coordinate activities of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project teams;leads and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff who are acting as project team members; performs related duties as assigned.

The incumbent for the Project Manager I position 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. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS


This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education and experience and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. In addition, incumbents may be assigned to a comparable level in the Junior/Assistant/Associate Engineer Class, provided that they possess the required education, license, and experience and successfully demonstrate proficiency that meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned. This class is distinguished from the Program Manager class in that the latter relates to the administration of specialized programs or groups of related projects.

Project Manager I is the entry level class of the series, in which incumbents perform the more routine day to day administration duties while learning specific City and departmental procedures and techniques related to project management. As experience is gained, assignments become more diversified and complex and are performed under more general supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

1. Plans, organizes, administers, and coordinates the implementation of Public Works, Municipal Utilities, or other City projects.
2. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of technical and professional team members;participates in the selection of staff for participation on project teams.
3. Facilitates project team meetings.
4. Prepares a variety of periodic progress and special reports related to projects and activities.
5. Confers and negotiates with developers and property owners relative to the acquisition and disposition of property and improvements; may draft contract language and performance specifications.
6. Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business, and community organizations and the public.
7. Assists in the preparation of budgets for Capital Improvement Projects.
8. Reviews cost estimates, interprets plans and specifications for contractors, and determines contractual compliance.
9. Interprets and administers applicable ordinances relating to project requirements.
10. Responds personally or in writing to questions or complaints related to project activities or policy.
11. Conducts contract bid openings for Public Works projects, including review and approval of bid documentation.
12. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Project Manager I:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, business or public administration, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of project leadership experience in government or engineering-related projects.
OR
Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty (60) semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in pre-engineering, business or public administration, or closely related field; AND three (3) years of project leadership experience in government or engineering-related projects.


Other Requirements:

• Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.

Knowledge of:

• Developing project administration, monitoring, and evaluation techniques;
• Principles, practices, and techniques of project administration, including monitoring and evaluation;
• Administrative principles and practices, including goals and objectives development, work planning, and employee supervision;
• Business and engineering computer use applications;
• Basic budgetary principles and practices;
• Basic supervisory principles and practices;
• Team leadership and facilitation principles and techniques;
• Principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation;
• Applicable codes, regulations, and standards relating to City contract administration;
• Safety practices pertaining to the work;
• Construction materials, methods, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing, and directing the work of project team members;
• 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;
• Effectively representing the City in meetings with public agencies and others outside the City;
• Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances;
• Making persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations.

BARGAINING UNIT:
STOCKTON CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (SCEA) - PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect,
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The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.

• I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

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License:
Do you possess or can you obtain prior to appointment, a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Education/ Experience:
Please select the Pattern below that indicates how you meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this position. Note: Failure to meet one of the below patterns will result in application denial.

• PATTERN I: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, business or public administration, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of project leadership experience in government or engineering-related projects.
• PATTERN II: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree or completion of sixty (60) semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in pre-engineering, business or public administration, or closely related field; AND three (3) years of project leadership experience in government or engineering-related projects.
• I do not qualify for the above patterns listed.

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Please indicate the following: college or university attended, location, degree earned, and dates attended. If none, please enter "N/A".
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Proof of Education:
If you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, you are required to submit proof of education (unofficial transcripts, grade report or copy of diploma that specifies conferral date) as part of the application process. Failure to submit proof of education by the final filing date will result in application denial. Documents must be submitted by the final filing date .


Please indicate how you will submit your proof of education.

• Scan and attach to online application (preferred method)
• Email to View email address on click.appcast.io (include Project Manager I in the subject line of your email)
• I do not possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

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ACCREDITATION: Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.
The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."
If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.

• I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if applicable.

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Verification of Education:
The minimum qualifications for this position include education from an accredited college or university. If offered this position, you will be required to submit an "official transcript" from an accredited college or university validating your level of college education.

• I understand the above and will submit an "official transcript" upon request.

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Please list any software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.) and any proprietary computer applications (i.e. computerized maintenance management systems, content management systems, customer relationship management software, etc.) you have experience in along with your level of expertise (i.e. novice, intermediate, advanced). If none, please answer N/A.
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Please describe your project management experience. Please be specific to your role in the project, duties performed, and overall project budget. If none, please answer N/A.
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Please describe your oral and written communication skills and any experience presenting to the public, community organizations, and decision-making bodies. Specify the employer, job title, level of responsibility and length of experience. If none, please answer N/A.
Required Question