Program Manager II

About the role

Posting number: 2026-09-9016 Department: City-Wide Job classification: Program Manager II Posting type: Open Categories: Program Management Summary The City of Berkeley invites applications for the Program Manager II position!  As a Program Manager II, you will have the opportunity to o rganize 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 Berkeley's 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: Examples of duties 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 driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings. Qualifications 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 . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. Supplemental information 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   at the time of application.