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Program Manager II

City Of Berkeley

Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 152532 - 184582

Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: 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: 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 October 5 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 . 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 toat 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.

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