Planning Division Manager — Growth, Leadership & 9/80 Schedule

City of Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) Deferred Compensation

457 Deferred Compensation

Personal Leave

Vacation 10–20 days

CalPERS pension

Life insurance

Health, vision and dental plans

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

The City of Fairfield invites your interest in the Planning Division Manager role, a key leadership position shaping Fairfield during growth, housing production, and major development activity. You will guide a planning team, mentor staff, and collaborate on entitlement projects and infrastructure coordination.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to influence long-range planning strategies for Fairfield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of urban planning experience with 3+ years in supervisory/management roles.
• AICP certification desired but not required.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor planning staff and functions.
• Oversee complex entitlement projects, development agreements, and infrastructure coordination.
• Guide General Plan implementation and major development activity.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The City of Fairfield invites your interest in the Planning Division Manager role, a key leadership position shaping Fairfield during growth, housing production, and major development activity. You will guide a planning team, mentor staff, and collaborate on entitlement projects and infrastructure coordination.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to influence long-range planning strategies for Fairfield.