Program Manager II

Program Manager II

Salary

$152,532.43 - $184,582.11 Annually

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job Type

Career

Job Number

2026-09-9016

Department

City-Wide

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites applications for the Program Manager II position! As a Program Manager II, you will have the opportunity to organize and manage major City programs or projects that have a high degree of visibility and are of substantial impact. Responsibilities include development and implementation of program goals and elements. You may also supervise staff and develop procedures, programs and methodologies.

The current vacancy is in the Health, Housing, and Community Services (HHCS) Department.

However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in several departments throughout the City.

In the HHCS Department: The incumbent will lead the strategic planning, operations, and management of at least two units within Berkeleys Housing and Community Services Division. This role involves overseeing affordable housing initiatives, supportive services, and division-wide special projects aimed at supporting low-income, homeless, senior, and disabled community members. Operating with minimal supervision, the manager will supervise professional staff and ensure compliance with various federal, state, and local funding sources.

See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1422589

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, or a related field and five (5) years in the development and implementation of programs.

Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California drivers license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on September 28, 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral Board Exam

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits, including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement

CalPERS

City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Deferred Compensation

The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans

Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan

The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Vision Plan

The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.

Life Insurance

The City provides employees with a $50,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave

Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation

New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually, with an increase to 120 hours annually after 3 or 4 years of service, depending on eligibility for Administrative Leave (see MOU).

Holidays

15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually

(PEU)

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Some High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

02

Please indicate your major field of study.

03

Please list your job titles and dates that account for the required five years of experience in the development and implementation of programs. In depth duties must be reflected in the Work History section of this application.

04

Provide an example of your past work in program management highlighting your administrative, training, supervisory, and/or technical analyses experience.

05

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy. I understand that an incomplete application, inconsistent or conflicting information, or incomplete answers to the supplemental questions may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer City of Berkeley

Address 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)

Human Resources Department

Berkeley, California, 94704

Phone (510) 981-6800

Website https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs