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
The ideal candidate has experience in:
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Government purchasing operations
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Interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations governing public procurement
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Developing and writing complex formal bid documents and Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
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Establishing and implementing purchasing practices and procedures
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Providing training, guidance, and support across various programs and departments
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Compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial and statistical data
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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:
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Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
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Possession of one of the following professional certifications is highly desirable:
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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.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
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.
