Support Services Manager

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking a strategic, collaborative, service-focused Support Services Manager to oversee six General Services divisions, including Capital Projects Management, Fleet Management, Facilities Operations, Purchasing, Nut Tree Airport, and Real Estate Services.

The role collaborates with executives, department heads, staff, community partners, vendors, and representatives from other public agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• Five (5) years of administrative and/or managerial experience, including at least one (1) year in professional purchasing or supply management, and two (2) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee six General Services divisions: Capital Projects Management, Fleet, Facilities Operations, Purchasing, Nut Tree Airport, and Real Estate Services.
• Plan, organize, direct and oversee fiscal, procurement and administrative duties in the General Services Department.

Skills

Public procurement ops

Laws & regulations interpretation

Bid documents & RFPs

Purchasing practices

Training & guidance

Data analysis & reporting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

Public procurement certifications (CPPO/CPM/CPSM/CIPS/CPPB/CIPP/CIAPP)

Job description

SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER

Solano County is seeking a strategic, collaborative and service-focused Support Services Manager to oversee and support six diverse General Services divisions: Capital Projects Management, Fleet Management, Facilities Operations, Purchasing, Nut Tree Airport, and Real Estate Services. The Support Services Manager collaborates with executives, department heads, staff, community partners, vendors, and representatives from other public agencies.

Under general direction, the Support Services Manager plans, organizes, directs and oversees the fiscal, procurement and administrative duties in the General Services Department. Incumbents in this class will act as the Deputy Purchasing Agent for the County. The class/position is an at-will position, exempt from civil service. The incumbent(s) serves at the discretion of the Appointment Authority.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Government purchasing operations
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations governing public procurement
• Developing and writing complex formal bid documents and Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
• Establishing and implementing purchasing practices and procedures
• Providing training, guidance, and support across various programs and departments
• Compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial and statistical data
• Assessing challenges and adapting strategies to meet evolving departmental and County priorities and operational needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a field related to the intent of the class is required.

Experience: Five (5) years of administrative and/or managerial experience, of which at least one (1) year in professional purchasing or supply management position, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in any field, preferably in a public sector setting.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
• Possession of one of the following professional certifications is highly desirable:
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified International Purchasing Professional (CIPP), Certified International Advanced Purchasing Professional (CIAPP).

SELECTION PROCESS

06/10/2026 – Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. (Applications will be reviewed every 3 weeks thereafter).

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.

RETIREES

Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

DEGREE REQUIRED, SUBMITTAL BY FILING DATE

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a field related to the intent of the class is required. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holi... days of 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. Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a field related to the intent of the class is required. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment. Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.