Job Details

Spokane Transit Authority (STA) seeks to fill a formative position – Chief Executive Officer. This executive leadership position provides organizational leadership, management, and vision for all departments of STA using a constructive and energetic value-based style that will transform the region's expectations of public transportation.

STA provides safe, inclusive, convenient, and efficient public transportation services through fixed route service, Paratransit service, and Rideshare to the cities of Airway Heights, Cheney, Liberty Lake, Medical Lake, Millwood, Spokane and Spokane Valley, and parts of the unincorporated County. As leaders in transportation and a valued partner in the region's social fabric, economic infrastructure, and quality of life, the organization prioritizes safety, community trust, outstanding customer service, organizational success, and financial stewardship.

With direction from the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for providing supervision to STA's executive team as well as the Ombudsman & Accessibility Officer and the Executive Assistant to the CEO. Essential functions include leading the organization in providing cost-effective, consumer-responsive, and efficient transit services to citizens of the service area; representing STA to the public; monitoring and approving annual budgets, legislative issues, bargaining agreements, and seven-year Transit Development Plans; overseeing major capital projects; providing exceptional staff support and serving as a liaison for the Board of Directors; functioning as a hearing officer on personnel and employment matters; and promoting and advancing STA's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

Education and Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree with emphasis in management and leadership as well as 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in the management of a high-profile public or private corporation. A master's degree is highly desirable; a combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for an advanced degree.

Interested in Applying?

This is an excellent career opportunity with attractive compensation and equal opportunity. STA values diversity at all levels of its workforce – diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To be considered, please visit this link, select the STA listing, and upload a letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four (4) to five (5) professional references (preferably supervisory and including each reference's name, title, email, phone, and relationship to you.) STA values equal opportunity at all levels; diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. For additional information on this exciting opportunity, please connect with KL2's Celia Kupersmith at ...@KL2connects.com.

Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.