CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
PROGRAM LEADER
$3,928.08 - $5,345.58 / bi-weekly
$102,130.20 - $138,985.09 / annually
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JOB TITLE: Program Leader DEPARTMENT: City Wide
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNIT: M GRADE: 438
ESTABLISHED: TBD LEVEL: Middle Manager
SUMMARY / IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Program Leader classification is a journey level middle-management leadership classification.
Incumbents in this classification possess and exhibit Middle Management Core competencies.
This is a journey-level leader with journey-level skills and abilities who is responsible for a unit, section, or specific function within a department OR a manager who is responsible for leading significant projects and project teams. This class may or may not supervise others, including Administrative Leaders. This mid- level manager or journey level skilled individual responsible for significant work in their department or division. This individual typically works independently, is strategic and is routinely expected to deliver solid results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following d escribes the essential duties and responsibilities. The duties as shown below are not intended to show every job duty of the classification and instead are focused on the key concepts for the work at this level.
• Leading teams and/or significant departmental projects; • Taking full leadership responsibility for assigned teams/projects; • Designing and implementing customer- service solutions and initiatives; • Ensuring high-quality customer service is delivered by subordinate staff; • Developing and managing budgets;
• Setting team/project goals and measurements;
• Assuming full accountability for team/project outcomes; • Obtaining and deploying resources necessary to manage team/project; • Performs very complex technical, professional, and analytical work for a wide range of programs and department activities and may advise on policy decisions. • Provides professional support or leads one or more core administrative functions/programs. • Exercises consistent sound judgement in making decisions and recommending actions. • Works strategically and effectively independently.
• Work is executed at a consistently elevated level.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
PROGRAM LEADER
$3,928.08 - $5,345.58 / bi-weekly
$102,130.20 - $138,985.09 / annually
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Middle Manager:
Incumbents should have a solid foundation of Individual Contributor and Front -line Supervisor core competencies identified by the organization, as well as the following core competencies identified as essential for Middle Manager (click the hyper link to see the full definition Middle Manager Competencies):
Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coachi ng, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential. Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
Organization Knowledge - Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works." Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached. Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base. Written Communication - Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.
Financial Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization.
They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.
Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.
Technology Savvy - Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Depending on the level of the assignment incumbents may be required to possess some or all the following:
Current technical/professional knowledge of the complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, Possession of license(s) and/or certifications associated with the assignment, Educational degree in a specific area of study; and
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
PROGRAM LEADER
$3,928.08 - $5,345.58 / bi-weekly
$102,130.20 - $138,985.09 / annually
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Mastery of some or all core competencies described , including those of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor, depending on the assignment.
Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business. Requires completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City. The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
May require completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: