Would you like to work with a vibrant, progressive, collaborative, committed, team-oriented, and creative Executive Team? Are you an excellent communicator who listens to and empowers your team? If you value collaboration, embrace differences, and seek solutions, you should apply for this opportunity today!
Consistent with its motto “Pride in the Past, Faith in the Future,” the City of Monterey Park, California, located in Los Angeles County, is well recognized as a community-oriented, culturally diverse, and resilient city. With a strong, supportive, and embracing spirit among residents and businesses, Monterey Park is a vibrant, excellent community to call home and conduct commerce.
The City is seeking a Fire Chief who is well-rounded with a strong operational background and a solid understanding of the larger Citywide organization. The selected candidate will be a servant leader who is in tune with and attentive to their team. Candidates with a proven track record of mentoring, coaching, and succession planning will be valued. Requires a BA in Public Admin or related field, extensive Fire Science & Admin training and education, and 5 years of increasingly responsible fire supervisory experience of at least a Battalion Chief. An MA is desirable.
The annual salary range is $154,932 to $245,640, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes generous health insurance contributions and paid leave program, deferred compensation matching up to $250 per pay period, and 6% educational incentive pay for a Master’s degree.
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The filing deadline is June 8, 2025.
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