Director of Housing Services
Salary
$192,832.85 - $258,223.89 Annually
Location
Fairfield, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00040
Department
Housing Services
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
EXEC
Description
The City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Director of Housing Services!
The City of Fairfield seeks a collaborative and emotionally intelligent housing professional with the technical depth and leadership presence to guide a multifaceted department amid significant opportunity, visibility, and change. Politically astute and solutions-oriented, the successful candidate will navigate sensitive and sometimes controversial issues with empathy, transparency, and professionalism while helping position the department for long-term sustainability and success.
Interested candidates should apply online by clicking here no later than Wednesday July 1, 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
Filing Deadline: Wednesday July 1, 2026
First Interviews*: Wednesday July 29, 2026
Final Interview*: Thursday July 30, 2026
ABOUT FAIRFIELD
Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento in the North Bay Area. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 123,000 residents. It is 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 is home to Travis Air Force Base, the County's largest employer. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City's well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in city planning, economics, business, public administration or a related field is required. Completion of an advanced degree is highly desirable.
Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in housing administration, housing development, neighborhood development or a related field are required; the above experience must include four years of administrative and management responsibility. Experience in a public sector agency is highly desirable.
License or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.
Please click here to access the full job description on our Careers Page.
BENEFITS:
The City offers a robust benefits package featuring generous leave accruals and retirement contributions. Key benefits include:
This recruitment search provided by Peckham & McKenney
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Danielle Noble at danielle@peckhamandmckenney.com or (805) 836-0036.
The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.
For a detailed overview of our benefit package, please click on the following link Executive Management Benefits.*
Employer City of Fairfield
Address 1000 Webster Street
4th Floor
Fairfield, California, 94533
Phone 707-428-7394