Strategic Planning Division Lead

City-of-Fairfield; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

The City of Fairfield invites interest for the Planning Division Manager. The ideal candidate will be an innovative professional planner with strong technical skills and a proven track record for leading and mentoring teams.

This role supports growth, General Plan implementation, housing production, and major development activity in Fairfield. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field (master’s preferred), 7+ years in urban planning with 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in planning or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor planning staff and functions.
• Oversee complex entitlement projects, development agreements, and infrastructure coordination.
• Coordinate master planned communities and related housing development activity.

Skills

Staff supervision

Urban planning

Entitlement projects

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field

Master's degree in planning or related field

Job description

The City of Fairfield invites interest for the Planning Division Manager. The ideal candidate will be an innovative professional planner with strong technical skills and a proven track record for leading and mentoring teams.

This role supports growth, General Plan implementation, housing production, and major development activity in Fairfield. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field (master’s preferred), 7+ years in urban planning with 3+ years of