Assistant Director of Resource Management - Public Works and Parks & Recreation

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, 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.

Public Works is committed to providing a safe, well maintained and efficient roadway system along with responsive surveying, land development and permitting services for the benefit of the public.
As stewards of Solano County's natural and cultural resources, Parks and Recreation creates safe environments and showcases our facilities in order for our visitors to enjoy diverse recreational experiences.

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default

The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, implements, and manages technically diverse divisions within the comprehensive and integrated Department of Resource Management. The Department administers and enforces federal, State, and local laws and regulations in the areas of building and safety; consumer protection; environmental health; parks and recreation; public works, engineering, operations, planning, surveying, infrastructure improvement; and natural water and delta water.

The position is responsible for managing, monitoring, and evaluating the operational and administrative functions of assigned divisions and ensuring the Department’s delivery of services to residents and the public at large. Successful performance requires a strategic thinker and problem solver who exercises initiative, ingenuity, independent analyses, and judgment to solve difficult and complex operational and fiscal problems and optimize resources; and employs integrity, stewardship, commitment, and organizational acumen.

The incumbent serves as a member of the Department’s executive management team and assists in formulating and implementing the Department’s policies, goals, and objectives. The incumbent may function as the Director of Resource Management in his/her absence or as assigned. This is an at-will class, and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the appointing authority. The incumbent is exempt from Civil Service.

Required licenses, registrations and certifications will vary depending on assignment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in land use planning, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental health, recreation management, or other fields closely related to the intent of the class. AND

Experience: Five years of management and supervisory experience in a governmental public agency in one or more of the following areas: environmental health management; public works, engineering; building codes, permits and construction; public land use planning; parks and recreation; and/or transportation. Of which, two years must have included 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: See job description for licensing, certification and registration requirements
• Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.

Click here for the Job Description: Assistant Director of Resource Management

The Ideal Candidate

Solano County seeks a motivated, innovative, and highly skilled leader for the Assistant Director of Resource Management - Public Works and Parks & Recreation role. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in public works, infrastructure planning, and parks management, with strong fiscal, managerial, and project oversight skills.

This role requires a strategic thinker and problem solver who can lead diverse teams, manage complex capital planning projects and land-use initiatives, optimize resources, and enhance public spaces. The candidate must be financially savvy, adept at stakeholder engagement, and committed to improving infrastructure and recreational services. A collaborative, community-minded and results-driven professional, the Assistant will play a key role in shaping Solano County’s transportation, public works, and park systems for long-term sustainability and community benefit.

Selection Process

07/07/2025 - 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 recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Assistant Director of Resource Management - Public Works and Parks & Recreation) and the recruitment number (25-157090-02) in your email or fax.

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

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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