The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Principal Program Manager! In this role you will plan, organize, direct and supervise one or more major City programs or projects that have a high degree of visibility and are of substantial impact including the development and implementation of program goals and elements; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned program or project; and develops procedures, programs and methodologies.  The Principal Program Manager is a city-wide position.  The current vacancy is in the Rent Board.  A vacancy may also become available in the Public Works Department. See the full job class specification here: Principal Program Manager In the Rent Board the Principal Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing Rent Board Program compliance, data system function integrity, and public information unit functions. The Principal Program Manager will manage program initiatives, housing data analytics, and regulatory compliance efforts. The incumbent will strengthen alignment between fee collection, compliance monitoring, and public outreach. The incumbent will oversee research and data analysis related to rent control policies, including registration trends, enforcement activities, and public engagement metrics. The incumbent will develop policy recommendations based on service data and agency research to support Board decision-making. The incumbent will monitor and analyze proposed state and local housing legislation, assessing its impact on agency operations and regulatory authority. The incumbent will supervise program initiatives related to compliance enforcement, data-driven policy evaluation, and the development of best practices in rent stabilization. The incumbent will implement performance monitoring and service efficiency improvements. The incumbent will strengthen cross-unit coordination for policy implementation. The Public Works has a position opening in the future.  The Public Works candidate will have a key leadership role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of Measure FF safety initiatives, overseeing high-impact, citywide capital projects. Incumbent is responsible for the development, successful implementation and quality control of all aspects of projects with a high degree of visibility and impact; supervises professional, technical and clerical staff; coordinates administrative functions; develops procedures, programs, and methodologies.  The ideal candidate will take responsibility and exercise good judgment in recognizing authority. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of accountability, trust/transparency, and service excellence within their team and across Divisions/Departments. Work without close supervision or direction in the accomplishment of assigned duties. The candidate will navigate complex problems with creative, data-driven solutions tailored to public infrastructure and emergency response challenges. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:  Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) 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, including two (2) years in a lead capacity. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable. Additional professional-level experience as outlined above may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.  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. Applications must be received by Monday, May 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to all 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 [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:  * Application review for minimum qualifications, supplemental questions and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date) * Training, Education and Experience Review 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 [email protected] at the time of application.