What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Services Manager position at Solano County, CA?
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE:
Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
• Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
Click here to learn more about Solano County
THE POSITION:
The Administrative Services Manager (ASM) is a senior manager responsible for a variety of fiscal and administrative activities in support of overall department operations. Incumbents have considerable latitude in planning and organizing administrative services and serve as advisors to the department head/management team on financial, personnel, and other administrative functions. This position is an "at-will" senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
This class is allocated in multiple departments; the current vacancies are in the Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) Administration Division for the following:
Click here to learn more about the Health and Social Services Department
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a staff analyst or equivalent classification which included management and supervisory responsibility in the above areas in a public or private agency.
AND
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably with course work in business, public administration, accounting or closely related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to, obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
Click here to view the job description
SELECTION PROCESS
5/28/26 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents.
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 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the deadline.
All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. 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) 784-6170, 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.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
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 recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Administrative Services Manager) and the recruitment number (26-187010-01) in your email or fax.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our benefits summaries for executive and senior management.
Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE:
Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
• Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs
• Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
• Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
• Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
• Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)
• Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
• Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
Click here to learn more about Solano County
THE POSITION:
The Administrative Services Manager (ASM) is a senior manager responsible for a variety of fiscal and administrative activities in support of overall department operations. Incumbents have considerable latitude in planning and organizing administrative services and serve as advisors to the department head/management team on financial, personnel, and other administrative functions. This position is an "at-will" senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
This class is allocated in multiple departments; the current vacancies are in the Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) Administration Division for the following:
- Admin Fiscal Team - the ASM provides strategic and operational leadership in budget development for assigned programs, supervises multidisciplinary staff, and oversees highly specialized fiscal operations that directly impact program compliance and funding integrity in Health and Social Services programs, including Behavioral Health, Social Services, and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) billing and collections.
- Employee Services Unit (ESU) - the ASM leads the Employee Services Unit, overseeing department hiring and onboarding, workforce development, payroll coordination, and employee inclusion efforts. This role serves as a liaison to County HR, advises division leadership on personnel practices, supports budget development and position management, and leads organizational improvement initiatives.
Click here to learn more about the Health and Social Services Department
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a staff analyst or equivalent classification which included management and supervisory responsibility in the above areas in a public or private agency.
AND
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably with course work in business, public administration, accounting or closely related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to, obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
Click here to view the job description
SELECTION PROCESS
5/28/26 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents.
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 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the deadline.
All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. 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) 784-6170, 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.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, student, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.
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 recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Administrative Services Manager) and the recruitment number (26-187010-01) in your email or fax.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our benefits summaries for executive and senior management.
Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific