Fire Chief - City of Marina, CA

The City of Marina was incorporated in 1975 and covers 9.76 square miles in Monterey County. Marina is located on the California coast, ten miles north of Monterey and approximately 34 miles south of Santa Cruz. The closest major metropolitan areas are within 110 miles and include San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

Marina’s picturesque coastline includes Marina State Beach and the Fort Ord Dunes State Park, with additional access provided along the 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Residents and visitors benefit from a close proximityto local attractions, such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Marina also serves as the entry point for the Fort Ord National Monument, which includes 86 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. 

The City of Marina seeks a Fire Service leader who has experience in working in a growing city, in planning and building new fire facilities, and in modernizing a Fire Department. The new Chief must also have experience working with developers and City staff on development projects in the City. A proven background in project management, emergency management, and strong budgeting experience are important.  

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in fire science, public or business administration, or a related field including or supplemented by courses in fire administration, and six (6) years of increasingly responsible fire suppression experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.  Possession of a valid California State Chief Officer Certificate and a valid Hazardous Materials on Scene Commander are required.

The City of Marina provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits for this position. The salary range is $145,704.00 - $247,644.80 Annually. Actual salary will be based on experience. The City participates in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) with a 2.7% at age 57 formula for PEPRA members, and a 3% at age 50 formula for Classic members.

Filing Deadline: August 4, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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