Project Manager

Project Manager

Develops, plans, organizes, coordinates and administers assigned projects for a County Department; performs administrative and budgeting duties.

This class is characterized by its management responsibility over a variety of administrative and fiscal activities. This position manages an assigned project or projects within a department, and serves in an administrative capacity, which requires technical program knowledge. Incumbents participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the assigned program(s) and ensure compliance with laws, regulations and professional standards. This class may be used for complex, sensitive programs that require the interaction with a variety of departments, outside agencies, business groups, and / or community groups.

The Solano County Probation Department currently has one (1) full-time vacancy for Project Manager.

The Project Manager position in the Probation Department is assigned to the Administrative Services Division and is responsible for the coordination of multiple federal and state grants. Additionally, the position is responsible for the management and coordination of various department projects and initiatives. This position does require candidates to participate in a law enforcement background check. Interested candidates must complete and submit a personal history statement prior to receiving an invitation to interview.

The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims. The Probation Department actively seeks to modify the behaviors that lead to criminal activity and those that allow for a successful transition back into the community.

The mission of the Probation Department is to protect the community by :

• Facilitating rehabilitation of offenders and holding them accountable
• Conducting investigations and providing recommendations for the court
• Enforcing court orders
• Pursuing victim restoration and advocacy
• Providing safe, secure, effective detention and treatment programs

Position Requirements

Experience : Three (3) years of professional level, public or private sector administrative experience involving fiscal, operational, and / or legislative analysis.

Education : Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, or closely related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

Special Requirements : Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required. Independent travel may be required to various work sites and client residences.

Selection Process : 11 / 16 / 2025 - 5 : 00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. 12 / 19 / 2025 - 5 : 00pm (PST) - Final deadline to submit application and required documents.

How to Apply : Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree / transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and / or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Veterans Preference Points : To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Americans with Disabilities Act : It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment / testing / examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.