Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager

Description

Description

Under general direction, organizes, implements, and manages complex department programs or projects including the development and implementation of program goals and elements; may supervise professional, technical and clerical staff; and performs related work as assigned.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Defines objectives and scope of projects including but not limited to goals, benefits, deliverables, boundaries, estimated costs, timetables; Creates project documentation including but not limited to scope statements, work breakdown structures, status reports, and project schedules; Identifies and acquires resources required for projects;

Ensures effective communication between stakeholders, including executive management and other City departments;

Facilitates project meetings, documents project decisions, progress, and next steps; Ensures completion of deliverables report progress of work and coordinates/facilitates tasks to meet project deadlines; Writes, reviews, and evaluates technical documentation related to specific projects, project or change management.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, or a related field AND
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible work in the development and implementation of programs, including experience in employee supervision or project team oversight OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

(Weighted 100%): April 8, 2026 (Tentative) An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 3/24/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$91,068.64 - $110,712.16 Annually