City of Spokane
Director of Emergency Communications
City of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Overview
The City of Spokane is seeking a Director of Emergency Communications to lead the launch of a state-of-the-art Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) serving the largest city in Eastern Washington. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of emergency response in a growing and dynamic region. Nestled in the rolling hills of eastern Washington and situated along the I-90 corridor just 20 miles from the Idaho border, Spokane is a vibrant city of 230,000 and the cultural and economic heart of the Inland Northwest. Downtown centered around the scenic Spokane River, the city offers a thriving arts scene, a strong sense of community, and abundant access to public lands and year-round outdoor recreation. Spokane is also a proud college town, home to several universities that add energy, innovation, and opportunity to the region. The City of Spokane operates under a strong mayor form of government, with leadership provided by an independently elected Mayor and a seven-member City Council, including a Council President. The City serves a population of approximately 230,000 residents across 70 square miles, supported by a 2025–2026 biennial budget of nearly $2.5 billion and a workforce of 2,814 full-time employees. The Spokane Unified Network (SUN) is expected to serve both the City of Spokane and regional partners through mutual aid agreements, with an anticipated annual budget of approximately $18 million and a staff of about 80 FTEs, including 72 operational positions. Why apply
This is a unique opportunity to join the City of Spokane in establishing and expanding Washington State’s newest Emergency Communications Center – Spokane United 911 Network (SUN). The Director of Emergency Communications is a new position that will oversee the development and launch of SUN as the City’s primary PSAP, a stand-alone City department that serves as the dedicated call-taking and dispatch center for the City’s Fire, Police, and Emergency Medical Services. Apply online at: https://gmphr.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2nm8xmwyglr Additional information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Spokane with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Spokane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is Rolling; interviews will be conducted through November 9, 2025. View the full profile
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The City of Spokane is seeking a Director of Emergency Communications to lead the launch of a state-of-the-art Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) serving the largest city in Eastern Washington. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape the future of emergency response in a growing and dynamic region. Nestled in the rolling hills of eastern Washington and situated along the I-90 corridor just 20 miles from the Idaho border, Spokane is a vibrant city of 230,000 and the cultural and economic heart of the Inland Northwest. Downtown centered around the scenic Spokane River, the city offers a thriving arts scene, a strong sense of community, and abundant access to public lands and year-round outdoor recreation. Spokane is also a proud college town, home to several universities that add energy, innovation, and opportunity to the region. The City of Spokane operates under a strong mayor form of government, with leadership provided by an independently elected Mayor and a seven-member City Council, including a Council President. The City serves a population of approximately 230,000 residents across 70 square miles, supported by a 2025–2026 biennial budget of nearly $2.5 billion and a workforce of 2,814 full-time employees. The Spokane Unified Network (SUN) is expected to serve both the City of Spokane and regional partners through mutual aid agreements, with an anticipated annual budget of approximately $18 million and a staff of about 80 FTEs, including 72 operational positions. Why apply
This is a unique opportunity to join the City of Spokane in establishing and expanding Washington State’s newest Emergency Communications Center – Spokane United 911 Network (SUN). The Director of Emergency Communications is a new position that will oversee the development and launch of SUN as the City’s primary PSAP, a stand-alone City department that serves as the dedicated call-taking and dispatch center for the City’s Fire, Police, and Emergency Medical Services. Apply online at: https://gmphr.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2nm8xmwyglr Additional information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Spokane with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Spokane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is Rolling; interviews will be conducted through November 9, 2025. View the full profile
View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com
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