Salary : $172,253.50 - $209,375.20 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-157090-01
Department: Resource Management
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Contact: Rebecca Iacobucci (707) 784-2357
The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, Water Resources and Delta Water Activities, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning, environmental health, and recreation.
The Building and Safety Division enforces state and federal building codes in unincorporated Solano County, serves as the County's flood plan administrator for construction and development, assesses fire, flood, and earthquake damage, and administers the County's code enforcement program.
The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:
- The Consumer Protection Program, which provides assistance for consumer-oriented facilities and the health and well-being of County residents.
- The Water Protection and Waste Management Program Technical Services Program, which includes water, wastewater and land use.
- The Hazardous Materials Program, which protects the environment and public health.
The Water Resources and Delta Water Activities Program is responsible for monitoring, engagement, and proactive actions related to Delta and other water related plans, programs, and projects at the Federal, State, and Local levels that have potential to impact the County, including evaluating water-related legislation and bond initiatives, regulations, and policy and project development.
The Planning Services Division strives to enhance the quality of life by protecting agriculture and the natural and built environment while:
- Ensuring orderly growth,
- Balancing conservation and development,
- Involving the public in decision-making, and
- Providing exceptional customer service.
To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default
The PositionUnder administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and assists the Director of Resource Management in formulating and implementing the department's policies, goals and objectives of the department, specifically of Planning, Natural Resources, Building and Safety, Environmental Health, and Administrative Divisions. Serves as a member of the county's management team. This position is responsible for managing and monitoring the internal operations of the department directly and through subordinate managers and for ensuring the delivery of the department's services to the public in compliance with county, state and federal rules, regulations and policies.
This position is an "at-will" position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in Urban Planning, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Management, Recreation Management, Business Administration, or other closely related field; AND
Experience: Five years of management and supervisory experience in one or more of the following areas in a governmental public agency: environmental health management; building codes, permits and construction; public land use planning; parks and recreation; and/or transportation. Two years of the experience must have included involvement with program evaluation, budget development, contract management, performance management and personnel management.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
- Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
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The Ideal CandidateSolano County seeks a
motivated, innovative, and highly skilled leader for the
Assistant Director of Resource Management - Permitting, Development, Conservation, and Sustainability role. The ideal candidate brings
proven expertise in environmental health, building permitting, and public land use, with strong
fiscal, managerial, and project oversight skills.
This role requires a
strategic thinker and problem solver who can
lead diverse teams, manage complex projects, and optimize resources. The candidate must be
financially savvy, adept at stakeholder engagement, and committed to resource conservation, sustainable development, and public safety. A
collaborative, community-minded and results-driven professional, they will play a key role in shaping Solano County's
natural resource conservation, environmental health and building safety, and land development for community benefit and long-term sustainability.
Selection ProcessMonday, March 31, 2025 - 5:00pm: Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their
college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or
official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (
Assistant Director of Resource Management - Permitting, Development, Conservation & Sustainability) and the recruitment number (25-157090-01) in your email or fax.
Americans with Disabilities ActIt 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.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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