Project Manager of Community Development Programs (U) – Homeless Services

Full-time
City of San Bernardino
About the Position: 
The Project Manager of Community Development Programs (U) is responsible for a variety of high-profile City programs and projects, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, and other State and Federal Grants. This role involves managing complex tasks to create and preserve affordable and special needs/homeless housing. The incumbent will collaborate with City department directors, staff, consultants, contractors, brokers, and community members to ensure projects are well-planned, on time, and within budget.

The Ideal Candidate:
Good Judgment: Consistently demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply independent judgment and resolve issues effectively.
People Skills: Experienced in community engagement, working well with diverse groups, including internal departments, staff, and community members.
Proficiency in Grant Management: Possesses in-depth knowledge of grant entitlement programs, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, and other funding sources
Organizational Skills: A highly organized self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Work with department directors, staff, architects, planners, commissions, public agencies, developers, and others to develop and implement project feasibility studies, planning, design, construction, and other activities for assigned projects.
  • Develop, recommend, and maintain accurate project budgets, including performance measures, while managing cost and quality controls across all project activities.
  • Supervise and manage contract consultants, ensuring coordination of services, project status updates, and overall management of the design process.
  • Plan, prepare, and communicate project schedules, progress, and expenditures, and assist in establishing project milestones and critical path diagrams.
  • Review, analyze, and prepare reports on project activities and transactions, providing timely updates and status reports to stakeholders.
  • Give presentations and conduct meetings on project issues, including reports on feasibility, budgets, schedules, design alternatives, and construction, to City officials, committees, and the public.

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of public administration and project management.
  • Procedures for planning and establishing plans, specifications, construction and inspection for City projects.
  • Design and construction principles, methods, materials and equipment.
  • Budget preparation and administration.
  • Applicable laws and ordinances.
  • Contract language administration and content.
  • Other City departments, agencies and organizations affected by capital improvement projects.

Skills in

  • Use common office software including Microsoft Office.
  • Evaluate alternative courses of action and reach sound conclusions within established guidelines.
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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.

AND

Five (5) years of progressively responsible program or project management experience involving community development and housing initiatives, including responsibility for grants applications and administration of grant awards; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience within a municipal agency.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid California driver’s license is required.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

CITY BENEFITS:
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:
  • Health Insurance – Monthly contribution for health, dental and vision premiums:  $1,125.00 Employee Only, $1,450.00 Employee plus one, or $1,939.00 Employee plus Family.  A “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December for eligible employees who waive benefits.
  • Leave – Vacation beginning at 80 hours after one year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
  • Retirement – California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic members: 2% at 55 | New CALPERS members 2% at 62.
  • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts such as pre-tax childcare plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received by
  • Management/Confidential employees of the City per Memorandum of Understanding
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application Process
Submit a completed job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of your professional experience and qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. 

Application Review

  • Minimum qualifications
  • Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Department Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 10, 2025. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.

Pre-employment process may include, but is not limited to:

  • Application Review.
  • Oral Exam.
  • Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
  • Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
  • Employment/Professional Reference Check.

 

Accommodation

The City of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, whether physical or mental. If you require such accommodations during the assessment process, it is your responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department in writing before the recruitment closing date. For further details on how to request accommodation, please reach out to us at 909-384-5104

The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

For more information about this position, please contact the City of San Bernardino Human Resources Department at 909-384-5104.
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
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