PROGRAM MANAGER I - POLICE DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM MANAGER I - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Salary

$93,315.06 - $128,253.68 Annually

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Full-Time (Probationary)

Job Number

1026-08054

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/18/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

BIWEEKLY SALARY RANGE

$3,589.04 - $3,768.49 - $3.956.92 - $4,154.76 - $4,362.50 - $4,580.63 - $4,695.14 - $4,812.52 - $4,932.83

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: To be Determined - Tentatively the week of November 2, 2026

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for a Program Manager I to support the Stockton Police Department.

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.

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)

• 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:

Program Manager I: Possession of a Bachelors 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 drivers 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 office environment which is typically moderately quiet but may be loud at times and at some locations.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include an oral exam or a training and experience evaluation examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

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 APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITYS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

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.
• Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is 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.

BARGAINING UNIT: SUPERVISORY

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, click here to view a link to "Mid-Management/ Supervisory Level" contract.

01

Application Authenticity

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.

• Yes
• No

02

EDUCATION:

This position requires possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, or a closely related field.

Please note that this information must be listed on your application or your application will be rejected.

• Yes
• No

03

To verify that you meet the educational requirement, you must submit a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts by the final filing date. You must submit a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts by one of the following methods:

1) Scan/attach to the online application;

2) Email to eric.torr@stocktonca.gov (Include: "Program Manager I" in the subject line of your email.)

• I understand that I must provide the City of Stockton a copy of my degree or unofficial transcripts which verifies that I meet the education requirement of this position. I further understand that this document(s) must be submitted by the final filing date. Failure to submit the appropriate documentation within the time frame will result in rejection of my application.

04

• 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.

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience involving program or project management . Your experience must be clearly listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Do you understand and meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

Please detail your two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience involving program or project management. List the employer, your title, employment dates and the job duties. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response.

Required Question

Employer City of Stockton

Address 501 W Weber Ave.

Building 1

Stockton, California, 95203

Phone (209) 937-8233

(209) 937-8234

Website http://www.stocktonca.gov/