Director of Housing Services
Job Description
The City of Fairfield seeks a collaborative and emotionally intelligent housing professional with the technical depth and leadership presence to guide a multifaceted department amid significant opportunity, visibility, and change. Politically astute and solutions-oriented, the successful candidate will navigate sensitive and sometimes controversial issues with empathy, transparency, and professionalism while helping position the department for long-term sustainability and success.
IMPORTANT DATES
Filing Deadline: Wednesday July 1, 2026
First Interviews*: Wednesday July 29, 2026
Final Interview*: Thursday July 30, 2026
Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento in the North Bay Area. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 123,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. Fairfield offers a regional shopping center, a large auto mall, and is home to Travis Air Force Base, the County’s largest employer. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City’s well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in city planning, economics, business, public administration or a related field is required. Completion of an advanced degree is highly desirable.
Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in housing administration, housing development, neighborhood development or a related field are required; the above experience must include four years of administrative and management responsibility. Experience in a public sector agency is highly desirable.
License or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.
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BENEFITS:
The City offers a robust benefits package featuring generous leave accruals and retirement contributions. Key benefits include:
- 401(a) Deferred Compensation: City contributes 10% of salary; employee contributes a minimum of 7%
- 457 Deferred Compensation: Optional employee-funded plan with pre-tax and/or Roth contribution options
- Personal Leave: 100 hours annually (accrues at 3.85 hours/pay period)
- Vacation: 21.6 to 41.6 days annually based on years of City service
- Car Allowance up to $350/month
- CalPERS pension eligibility
- City-paid life insurance and generous contributions to retirement health savings
- Generous contributions to Health, vision and dental plans
Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Danielle Noble at [email protected] or (805) 836-0036.
The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.