Program Manager (BeautifySJ)- Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services

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About the Department

Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 61 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information, please visit activatesj.org.

The BeautifySJ is a blight reduction, neighborhood beautification, and encampment management program within the Community Services Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department. BeautifySJ Programs include, the Graffiti Removal Program, Illegal Dumping Program, Neighborhood Dumpster Day Program, Neighborhood Litter Program, Recreational Vehicle Pollution Prevention Program, Encampment Trash Removal Program, Encampment Abatement Program, Clean Gateways, and Cash for Trash Program.

Position Duties

The Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to one (1) Program Manager vacancy in the Community Services Division.

Salary range(s) for this classification is:

• Program Manager: 129,948 - $168,932.40

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The BeautifySJ Program is seeking to fill one (1) Program Manager position. This role will oversee various programs that provide services to encampments throughout the City of San Jose, including (but not limited to) Cash for Trash, Encampment Weekly Trash Pick-Up, and RV Pollution Prevention. The Program Manager will lead these teams while managing program budgets, developing workplans, tracking program performance, and collaborating across departments to align resources. They will also coordinate with intra-departmental and jurisdictional partners to achieve program goals. Selected candidates should expect to work in person as programs are implemented.

Applicants can also expect at times to work on projects that may include evening and weekend work.

The duties of this position will consist of:

• Supporting the Division Manager and Deputy Director to develop and implement the Annual Division Workplan
• Writing council and committee memos, developing reports, and monitoring program performance
• Developing annual budget proposals and researching and writing grant proposals to diversify program funding
• Overseeing an assigned budget and associated fiscal operations which may include contracts, and inter-agency agreements as well as program evaluation.
• Leading and managing teams up to 30 full-time staff members, including management level and field staff
• Monitoring program performance to ensure alignment with program goals and outcomes
• Evaluating, reviewing, and updating program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Working with intra-departmental partners to align resources to deliver program services and implement council and administration direction
• Collaborating with interjurisdictional partners to address complex blight and homeless encampment issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities
• Implementing program diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into service delivery

This posting will be used to fil l the BeautifySJ Encampment Services Program Manager position and may be used to fill other Program Manager positions in areas such as budget, human resources, or contract management .

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of directly related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Certifications:

Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Other Qualifications

Other Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Analytical Thinking: Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.

Initiative: Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.

Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Management : Evaluates priorities to ensure the ‘true’ top priorities are handled satisfactory ; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.

Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Taylor Pawlik at Taylor.Pawlik@sanjoseca.gov

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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