Salary : $171,995.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 246
Business Area: 2115 - Environmental Services
Personnel Area: 2110 - Environmental Svcs
Opening Date: 01/23/2025
Closing Date: 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION*
Please Note: Current City Employees: To Apply, please log into SuccessFactors, click on the "Careers" tile and apply.*
Welcome to San Diego, the ultimate destination to work, live, and play! With over 1.4 million residents, it's the eighth-largest city in the U.S. and second-largest in California. San Diego boasts a thriving economy, a diverse community, top-notch educational institutions, and an unbeatable quality of life. Enjoy endless sunshine, sandy beaches, and world-famous attractions-there's something here for everyone.
The is to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great one. With a vision of "Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan," we are dedicated to serving our community every day.
About the Role:The City of San Diego's Finance Program Manager for the Department will lead the charge in financial operations under the inspiring leadership of the Mayor and Department Director. Be the driving force behind a groundbreaking initiative to establish a sustainable funding model for essential services. This pivotal role requires your expertise in strategic financial oversight, revenue management, and operational leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility while delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to our community. Represent the department at high-level meetings, make impactful presentations to City Council, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. If you're passionate about public service, financial excellence, and making a tangible impact, we want you on our team!
Minimum Requirements:Any combination of education and experience that meets the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, or program administration in the public and/or private sector
Desired Qualifications:- Five (5) years of management experience demonstrating the ability to lead and manage major operations.
- Five (5) years of budget development and management experience, with knowledge of strategic planning processes and goal-setting practices.
- Commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in government, with a keen interest in municipal activities and their community impact.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, and analytical skills, with the ability to proactively identify and support creative business solutions.
- Proven ability to balance competing interests and priorities in a regulatory, political, and deadline-driven environment while working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, handling multiple projects simultaneously and collaborating with a large and diverse workforce.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Focus on enhanced customer service and satisfaction, with experience in delivering superior customer service.
- Strong business and political acumen, working effectively with customers, elected officials, external businesses, and governmental agencies.
- Commitment to managing diversity in the workplace, encouraging high-performing teams, and knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex financial data, develop cost models, and ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.
Join the and take advantage of a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being. Our benefits include a generous with pension reciprocity, a variety of health and wellness plans, and ample paid time off including 11 City holidays and a floating holiday. You'll also receive paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually, along with free access to transit services and discounted memberships for fitness centers and golf courses. City-paid life insurance is also provided.
For more details, review the or contact the Benefits Division at (619) 236-5924. Join us and thrive in a dynamic, supportive work environment!
Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.
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The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:
- , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
- A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
- 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
- Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
- Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
- Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
- Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
- Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
- Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
- Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
- City-paid life insurance.
For additional details, please review the or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.
