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Planning Division Manager - City of Fairfield, California
Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, with close proximity to Napa and Sonoma. Home to just under 123,000 residents, Fairfield offers a strong quality of life with 24 parks, numerous bike trails, two championship golf courses, and a wide range of opportunities for families, residents, and visitors.
The city is also a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. Fairfield offers a regional shopping center, a large auto mall, and Travis Air Force Base, one of the region’s most significant economic and community assets. Bordered by farms and vineyards, Fairfield combines a strong infrastructure foundation with a business-friendly environment that supports continued growth and investment.
Fairfield’s Community & Economic Development Department is dedicated to implementing the community’s vision through collaborative planning, robust economic development, and safe and resilient construction. The Planning Division is responsible for guiding private development, advancing long-range planning efforts, and implementing the City’s adopted land use policies and regulations. The City of Fairfield is seeking an innovative professional planner with strong technical skills and a proven track record for leading and mentoring teams. This position offers the opportunity to help shape Fairfield during a period of growth, General Plan implementation, housing production, and major development activity.
Competitive candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree in planning or related field is highly desired. AICP Certification or similar certification is desired but not required. Seven or more years of professional experience in urban planning, including a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience over planning staff and functions. Significant experience with complex entitlement projects, development agreements, infrastructure phasing coordination, or master planned communities is highly desirable.
The Estimated Total Compensation: $199,277 - $235,676* | Base Salary - $147,090 - $178,789, with a competitive benefits package.
*Estimated total compensation includes base salary and the annualized value of employer-paid benefits and contributions, such as deferred compensation, medical/dental/vision insurance, retiree health contributions, and other applicable benefits. Actual compensation and benefit values may vary based on individual benefit elections, coverage levels, and length of service.
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Worksite address
fairfield, CA, 94533, US
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