Executive Director

Snohomish County EMS Agency; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County EMS Agency (SCEMSA) in Everett, WA seeks an executive director to lead a regional EMS system, shaping strategic direction and ensuring high-quality prehospital care. The role oversees organizational leadership, fiscal stewardship, and collaboration across fire, hospitals, public health, and elected officials.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in EMS or public healthcare administration, strong strategic thinking, and experience working with governing boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred for executive leadership.
• Proven leadership in EMS or public healthcare administration.
• Strong strategic thinking and financial stewardship.
• Experience working with governing boards and regional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCEMSA as chief executive, setting strategic direction and priorities.
• Strengthen relationships with the Board, regional partners, hospitals, and agencies.
• Develop a multi-year strategic plan and monitor execution.
• Evaluate systems for operational improvements and ensure financial sustainability.
• Balance vision with hands-on leadership and accountability.
• Represent SCEMSA in regional collaboration and public forums.

Skills

EMS leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Public-sector administration

Board governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

SCEMSA is the regional emergency medical services agency serving Snohomish County, coordinating and advancing a high performing EMS system through regional collaboration, medical direction, quality management, protocol management,

credentialing, and education. The Executive Director serves as SCEMSA's chief executive, providing strategic leadership, fiscal

stewardship, organizational management, and regional collaboration across fire agencies, hospitals, public health, and elected officials. Learn more at www.snocountyems.org.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Visionary executive with demonstrated strategic thinking
• Knowledge of EMS and prehospital healthcare systems
• Experience in public-sector or healthcare administration
• Politically astute; comfortable with governing boards
• Financially disciplined; manages complex budgets
• Exceptional relationship builder and consensus maker
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred

FIRST-YEAR PRIORITIES

• Complete a comprehensive organizational assessment
• Strengthen relationships with the Board and regional
• partners
• Develop a multi-year strategic plan
• Evaluate systems and identify operational improvements
• Review long-term financial sustainability
• Balance strategic vision with hands-on execution