Program Manager II

City of Stockton

PROGRAM MANAGER II - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SALARY

$4,002.26 - $5,500.76 Biweekly

$104,058.68 - $143,019.87 Annually

LOCATION

City of Stockton, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time (Regular)

JOB NUMBER

0926-07859

DEPARTMENT

Administrative Services

DIVISION

Accounting (1320)

OPENING DATE

09/20/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

SALARY

$4,002.26 - $5,500.76 Biweekly

$104,058.68 - $143,019.87 Annually

LOCATION

City of Stockton, CA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time (Regular)

JOB NUMBER

0926-07859

DEPARTMENT

Administrative Services

DIVISION

Accounting (1320)

OPENING DATE

09/20/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBA (Candidates must appear in person for interview)

The City of Stockton's Administrative Services Department is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy in the Program Manager II position in the Debt and Treasury Division.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a strong financial background with experience in accounting and budget management, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with HTE and Munis software.

The Program Manager II will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, with alternating Fridays off. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends to provide critical support to key initiatives.

Incumbents in this position are excluded from the Civil Service system and are in a "for-cause" employment status represented by the Mid-Management/Supervisory bargaining unit. (Unclassified/Represented)

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

Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers specialized City programs and projects; directs and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff; performs related work as assigned.

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.

Program Manager II is the senior level supervisory classification responsible for, in addition to the above, policy development and program planning and implementation with Citywide implications.

These classes are distinguished from the general administrative support classes in that the duties relate specifically to administration of specialized programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

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.

In addition to the above, two (2) years of work experience at a level equivalent to the City's Program Manager I class.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Must be willing to attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

THE PROCESS

Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this career opportunity. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the hiring department. All applications and supplemental questions must be completed fully and submitted on an official City of Stockton application form. (Do not state "Refer to Resume" on your application or supplemental questionnaire.) Incomplete and/or falsified applications and supplemental questions will be rejected and cannot be revised after submittal on or before the final filing date. Postmarks, facsimiles, and photocopies of the City's employment application will not be accepted.  A Resume, Cover Letter, and Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts or grade report) are required (see Supplemental Question).

NOTE:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, _et seq._, all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

EmployerCity of Stockton

Address

501 W Weber Ave.

Building 1

Stockton, California, 95203

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Website

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501 W Weber Ave.

Building 1

Stockton, California, 95203

PROGRAM MANAGER II - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination 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.

• QUESTION 2

Do you possess, or are you able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California driver license?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3

Prior to appointment, this position requires all eligible candidates to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include a California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

If selected, I agree to submit to a background check, including fingerprinting, as stated above.

• QUESTION 4 Evidence of Bachelor's Degree :

All applicants are required to submit evidence of education (copy of diploma, unofficial transcripts, or grade report showing conferral date) as part of the application process. Failure to submit the required information will result in rejection from the process. Candidates who do not provide verification of their college coursework or whose college coursework does not meet the requirements will not be considered for this position.

DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.

I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation. Failure to provide the documentation within the time frame described above will result in rejection of my application.

• QUESTION 5*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 required.

• QUESTION 6

Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a closely related field?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 7

Do you have any experience in Banking, Debt, or Treasury Management? Please describe that experience, including the duties you performed.

• QUESTION 8

Briefly describe your experience, either public or private sector, working in the finance industry.

If none, please answer "N/A".

• QUESTION 9

Briefly describe your experience preparing or managing large budgets. Include the total amount of the budget you managed.

If none, please enter "N/A".

• QUESTION 10

How would you rate your proficiency level in Excel?

If none, please answer "N/A".

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

• QUESTION 11

Do you have experience performing account reconciliations? Please describe your experience, include the types of accounts reconciled and the frequency of reconciliation.

If none, please answer "N/A".

• Required Question