With a mix of rural and suburban lifestyles; rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland; numerous local and internationally known businesses; and Travis Air Force Base; Solano County is home to a culturally diverse population of approximately 450,000 residents.  In Solano County, within the unincorporated county and the cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo, residents and visitors alike enjoy the great quality of life attributes of affordable living, business enterprise and opportunities, open space, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys

Along with having the typical responsibilities of the chief executive of a California county, the County Administrator will have the exciting opportunity, along with updating the General Plan, to address current and future development projects, annexations, economic development, and the financial and capital infrastructure needed for the County’s long-term stability and sustainability. Additionally the County Administrator will focus on labor contract negotiations, and health and human services programs. To be considered, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree.  The preferred candidate also has a Master’s degree and experience working with elected officials as a Chief Executive, Assistant/Deputy Chief Executive or Department Head in a county and/or city of comparable size and complexity.  The salary will be determined based on the experience and qualifications that you bring to Solano County. The current annual salary is $335,036, and the County provides an excellent benefit package. 

Filing Deadline: May 9, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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