The City of Santa Ana, California's ninth-largest city and county seat of Orange County, is seeking a dynamic, innovative Fire Chief to lead and direct the City's fire and life safety services. The Fire Chief is a key member of the City's executive management team. The ideal candidate has the background and ability to effectively oversee a large, complex fire department and possesses a thorough understanding of fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency services in a densely urban, culturally-diverse community. Requires a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible management experience in a municipal fire department and a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, fire science, or related field. Graduation from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and a master's degree are desirable. Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Annual salary range is $103,464 to $146,160 depending on qualifications, and an outstanding benefits package including a PERSable performance incentive of up to 7.5% per year, resulting in a potential annual salary of $157,122. Additional benefits include City-paid CalPERS benefit of 3% at 50 and an assigned City vehicle.

Send detailed resume by Monday, June 30, 2003, to: