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Job Description
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.
To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default
The Position
Current Solano County Resource Management Department employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity.
The Superintendent is responsible for planning, assigning, directing, and overseeing maintenance crews and equipment engaged in road maintenance, road construction, and related operations throughout Solano County. This position serves as the project manager for the unit, ensuring that projects and contracts are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
The Superintendent leads the unit’s safety and training program, fostering a culture of safe work practices and continuous staff development. The role also provides recommendations on personnel matters, equipment needs, and budgetary requirements, and works closely with the Public Works Operations Manager to support departmental goals.
This is a single-position classification with full superintendent-level responsibility for managing, planning, supervising, and coordinating the operations and activities of a major organizational unit.
EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Experience: Three years of road maintenance and construction experience one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required. May require possession of a current, valid Class A or B license, as appropriate.
Note: Must be a current Solano County Resource Management Department employee to apply for this promotional opportunity.
Click here for the Job Description: Public Works Maintenance Superintendent
Selection Process
08/05/2025 - 5:00pm: Deadline to submit application and required documents
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.
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 (Public Works Maintenance Superintendent) and the recruitment number (25-976010-D1) 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: 8/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Solano County
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Commitment to Service: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
- Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
- Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Education Fair
- County Mentoring Program
- Leadership Academy
- Supervisory Trainings
- Skill Development Trainings
- Self-paced learning opportunities
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Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.
- Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
- Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
- Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
- Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
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