MORAGA-ORINDA FIRE DISTRICT
is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in District 2
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Final Filing Deadline: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS ANNOUCEMENT CAREFULLY
The individual selected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the
unexpired term through December 1, 2028
Resume Requirement
Please attach a resume to your application outlining your
professional, educational, public service and community experience
Proof of Residency Requirement
To certify that you are a resident within the boundaries of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, District 2,
please attach proof of residency to your application.
Proof of residency showing name and address on a document such as:
a current utility bill, vehicle registration, property tax bill or residential lease agreement.
Interview Schedule & Information
Interviews are scheduled to take place the evening of Thursday, October 8, 2026
Additional interviews, if needed, may be scheduled for October 14, 21 & 27, 2026
In-person interviews are preferred; a virtual interview option will be allowed
(resolving any technical difficulties for virtual interviews is the responsibility of the interviewee)
Position Description: The District Board of Directors acts as the elected governing body responsible for providing strategic leadership, policy and direction and fiscal oversight.
General Responsibilities
The District Board shall exercise those powers granted by California Law and carry out those statutory and delegated duties as may best meet the emergency services and life-safety requirements of the District.
Fire Chief Appointment
The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the District Board on the basis of administrative, operational and executive expertise and qualifications and shall serve at the pleasure of the District Board.
Policy Making
The District Board may request the Fire Chief to develop Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures for the District Board’s consideration. Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures considered by the Board shall address legislative, budgetary, service level and/or contractual needs and requirements of the District. The Fire Chief will present Ordinances, Resolutions and Policies and other measures to the District Board for their consideration. The District Board shall consider and act on the Fire Chief’s recommendations based on what they believe would be in the best interest of the District and the constituents they serve. Development and approval for administrative and operational functions of the District are delegated to the Fire Chief.
District Board-Fire Chief Relations
Except for the purpose of inquiry, no individual Board member shall give orders or instructions to the Fire Chief or District staff unless the Board of Directors are sitting in a duly convened meeting of the District Board. Board members have no authority at or during emergency events within the District.
Finance and Budget
The District Board shall set and approve all budgetary and financial District policy. The District Board shall assign two members to a Finance Committee to work with staff to review and provide guidance in budgetary and financial proposals for District Board consideration and approval. The District Board shall review and approve annual District budgets, receive and file District audits and receive and review monthly budget updates.
Strategic and Business Planning
The District Board shall work with the Fire Chief to develop Strategic and Business Planning processes that ensure the District remains financially viable while improving business and operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
Meeting Participation
District Board members shall attend regular, special, committee, or workshop meetings. The method of participation is discussion, deliberation, debate and voting. All members are expected to participate fully in deliberation and voting.
Board Members Decorum
Board members have the right to maintain and express differing viewpoints, styles, opinions and values. Nonetheless, Board members should respect the dignity of their office and observe common standards of decorum to the extent possible.
Fire Chief Contract
The District Board shall appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to negotiate the Fire Chief’s contract which will include salary, benefits and working conditions. The Fire Chief’s negotiated contract is subject to the approval of the District Board. The Fire Chief’s contract shall be reviewed annually in conjunction with his/her annual performance review.
Fire Chief Goals and Objectives
The District Board shall meet with the Fire Chief to establish and adopt organizational goals and objectives. This shall be completed prior to June 30 of each year or on a mutually agreed upon date.
Fire Chief Performance Review
The District Board shall provide the Fire Chief an annual performance review. The review should also evaluate the status of the previous year’s goals and objectives and any performance issues identified and agreed upon by the District Board.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must be a U.S. citizen.
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Must reside and be a registered voter in Division 2 of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District.
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Not have been convicted of a felony involving accepting or giving, or offering to give, any bribe, the embezzlement of public money, extortion or theft of public money, perjury, or conspiracy to commit any of those crimes.
Application Submission
If you need assistance with the application process, contact Christine Russell, Human Resources Manager at (925) 258-4521 / [email protected] / in-person Monday through Friday at 1150 Moraga Way, Suite B, Moraga CA 94556 between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact Human Resources at (925) 258-4521.
Disclaimer Notice
The position duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, and functions listed on this position description are representative only, and not exhaustive of the tasks that a Board member may be required to perform. The Moraga-Orinda Fire District reserves the right to revise the position description as necessary.
