Lead a regional EMS system built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Board of Directors of the Snohomish County EMS Agency is seeking an experienced, visionary Executive Director to guide one of Washington’s premier regional EMS systems.

SCEMSA coordinates and advances emergency medical services across Snohomish County through regional collaboration, medical direction, protocol management, education, credentialing, and quality management. The Executive Director serves as the agency’s chief executive, providing strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, organizational management, and partnership-building across fire and EMS agencies, hospitals, public health, and elected officials.

The opportunity

The next Executive Director will build on a strong organizational foundation while helping position SCEMSA for its next stage of development. First-year priorities include:

Completing a comprehensive organizational assessment
Strengthening relationships with the Board and regional partners
Developing a multi-year strategic plan
Evaluating organizational systems and opportunities for improvement
Reviewing long-term financial sustainability
Balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution

What we are looking for

SCEMSA is seeking an accomplished leader who brings:

Demonstrated strategic and systems thinking
Knowledge of EMS and pre-hospital healthcare systems
Experience in public-sector or healthcare administration
Skill working with governing boards and diverse regional partners
Strong financial and organizational management
Exceptional relationship-building and consensus-development abilities
A bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred

Compensation and location

The annual salary range is $172,858 to $230,062, depending on qualifications, with a comprehensive benefits package. The position is based in Everett, Washington.

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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Snohomish County EMS Agency is an equal opportunity employer.

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