<p>We are looking for an accomplished Executive Director to guide the operational, financial, and strategic leadership of a public utility organization in the greater Charlottesville, Virginia area. This role will oversee essential services while ensuring regulatory compliance, organizational effectiveness, and long-range infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational judgment with the ability to build partnerships across government, community, and utility stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the daily management of operations, including supporting distribution and collection systems to ensure reliable service delivery.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison with state environmental regulators and maintain productive working relationships that support ongoing compliance and performance standards.</p><p>• Establish, refine, and enforce operational policies and procedures that promote efficiency, accountability, and adherence to applicable regulations.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and planning input for long-term utility development, including capital improvement initiatives and coordination with county planning efforts.</p><p>• Lead the operations financial oversight, including monitoring fiscal performance and supporting sound budgetary decision-making.</p><p>• Guide staff through the annual budgeting process by setting priorities, reviewing projections, and aligning resources with operational needs.</p><p>• Oversee personnel management across the organization, including supervision, performance leadership, and workforce planning.</p><p>• Mentor and support supervisors to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and a positive workplace culture.</p><p>• Represent the Authority in meetings and communications with governing boards, public officials, customers, partner utilities, regulatory bodies, and community groups.</p><p>• Prepare formal reports, deliver presentations, and carry out additional leadership duties as needed to support organizational goals.</p>

<p>• Demonstrated experience leading business operations within a complex organization, preferably in utilities, public infrastructure, or a regulated environment.</p><p>• Proven ability to manage financial activities, including budget development, resource planning, and operational oversight.</p><p>• Experience supervising staff and developing managers through coaching, accountability, and team leadership.</p><p>• Ability to build effective relationships with regulatory agencies, governing bodies, community stakeholders, and customers.</p><p>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports and presenting to diverse audiences.</p><p>• Strategic planning capability with the ability to contribute to long-term infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives.</p>

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