Planning Division Manager
Salary
$147,090.11 - $178,789.31 Annually
Location
Fairfield, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00032
Department
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date
05/25/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
FGMA
Description
The City of Fairfield invites your interest for the position of Planning Division Manager!
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.
Interested candidates should apply online by clicking here no later than Friday June 19th 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
Filing Deadline: June 19, 2026
First Interviews: July 15, 2026
Finalist(s) Interview with Hiring Manager: July 16, 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major 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.
Experience: 7 or more years of professional experience in urban planning, including a minimum of 3 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.
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.
AICP Certification or similar certification is desired but not required.
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:
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Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Tara Schultz at (626)-644-1398.
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.
The City of Fairfield offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes City contribution toward the Public Employees Retirement System and deferred savings; medical, dental and vision; life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click on the following link General Managers Benefits.*
Employer City of Fairfield
Address 1000 Webster Street
4th Floor
Fairfield, California, 94533
Phone 707-428-7394