City of Spokane

Overview:

The City of Spokane has over 2,000 employees and over 350 job classifications. It operates as a Mayor-Council, or “strong mayor,” form of government. The Mayor is the head of the executive branch, similar to the governor’s role at the state level and the President’s role at the federal level. The City Administrator, meanwhile, serves in the capacity of the City’s chief operating officer. The other key elected members in our government are the seven members of the City Council, who make up the legislative branch of the City’s government.

City of Spokane has an innovative, professional and diverse workforce that is dedicated to continuously working to serve our community.

95% of positions with The City of Spokane are classified. Classified positions are covered by the Civil Service system, meaning applicants are qualified based on their ability to do the job and their job‐related qualifications. The hiring process for these positions involves competitive testing to avoid factors unrelated to the job. This process keeps city jobs open to anyone and helps ensure that City of Spokane has a qualified workforce.