Director of General Services

JOB TITLE: Director of General Services

AGENCY: Solano County

LOCATION: Fairfield, CA

FILING DEADLINE:  July 25, 2025

SALARY RANGE:  $192,853.32 – $234,414.42 Annually

The Position

Under administrative direction, the Director plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the County’s General Services Department, including Facilities Operations (Building Maintenance, Custodial, and Grounds Maintenance), Capital Project Management, Fleet Management, Airport, Central Services (Purchasing, Surplus, Mail Delivery, and Records Management), Real Estate/Property Management, Utility and Energy Management, and Administrative Support.

This is a single position executive leadership class, which is at-will and exempt from Civil Service rules. This position serves at the discretion of the County Administrator.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Departmental Leadership & Strategic Oversight: The Director plans, organizes, and directs all functions of the County’s General Services Department through subordinate managers and supervisors. This includes oversight of facility operations, capital improvement projects, fleet and airport management, central services (mail, purchasing, surplus, and records), utility and energy management, and administrative support. They establish short-term and long-term departmental goals and ensure alignment with countywide priorities.
• Capital Projects & Facilities Management: The Director oversees the development of the County’s large-scale Capital Facilities Improvement Plan, including all phases of capital project development and construction. They ensure projects meet County standards, regulatory requirements, and are delivered on time and within budget. This includes coordination of major infrastructure initiatives and long-range facilities planning.
• Procurement & Policy Development: Responsible for overseeing all County procurement activities, the Director ensures compliance with California local government procurement laws and regulations. They develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that support operational efficiency and transparency.
• Personnel Management & Organizational Development: The Director maintains oversight of a large, diverse workforce, which is mostly unionized, addressing personnel issues in coordination with Human Resources. They implement systems to promote productivity and recognize performance, and are responsible for selecting, supervising, and evaluating division managers. They lead efforts to improve operational effectiveness through strategic staffing and program adjustments.
• Budgeting & Fiscal Oversight: The Director coordinates the preparation of annual budget requests across divisions, consolidates departmental budgets, and maintains cost controls. They continuously monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with departmental goals.
• Public Engagement & Executive Support: The Director represents the department in presentations to the Board of Supervisors, community groups, and other stakeholders. They may be assigned additional responsibilities by the County Administrator and serve on committees addressing countywide initiatives and concerns.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Director of General Services is a seasoned and results-driven professional with demonstrated administrative and operational management experience across one or more key service areas, including Facilities, Fleet, Construction, Energy, Airport, and Purchasing. They possess a strong background in personnel oversight and have successfully led diverse teams in complex, multi-functional environments. With advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, they are adept at delivering large-scale initiatives and priorities on time and within budget.

This candidate brings a deep understanding of regulatory compliance across operational domains and has a proven track record in fiscal management, including oversight of substantial governmental operations and capital improvement budgets. They are a strategic thinker and effective problem-solver, capable of aligning departmental goals with broader organizational objectives. Their experience includes developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures, managing procurement and contracting processes, and ensuring compliance with public sector bidding and surplus regulations.

Known for a collaborative leadership style, the ideal candidate excels at building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and community partners. They are outcome-focused, consistently evaluating performance against expectations to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Community

Solano County is comprised of a mix of rural and suburban lifestyles; rolling hillsides, waterfronts, and fertile farmland; numerous local and internationally known businesses; and Travis Air Force Base. Home to a culturally diverse population (approximately 450,000 residents), Solano County's residents and visitors alike enjoy year-round outdoor recreational activities like fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, and biking in numerous parks, nature centers, and watersheds. Solano County is within easy driving distance to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region, and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. These attributes and Solano County’s mild climate make the County an exceptional community to live, learn, work, and play.

This is an exciting and transformational time in Solano County. With its location, affordable housing, natural and human resources, history of responsible land use planning, and exciting actual and potential development, land use, and transportation projects, Solano County has a promising future and unique opportunities ahead.

For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Solano-County-DGS-v2.pdf

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/director-of-general-services/.  Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as the size of past organization(s).

For additional information please contact:

Chelsea Freeman

510.570.3844

chelsea_freeman@ajg.com

www.koffassociates.com

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