Chief Utilities Executive

Kennett Board of Public Works; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennett Board of Public Works (KBPW) seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead all utility operations and strategic planning, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strong public relations. The CEO will govern engineering programs, drive organizational leadership, and foster a cooperative, high-performance culture across departments.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (preferably with Mechanical Engineering experience), with proven skills in policy development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Preferably Mechanical Engineering with relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability to examine and reengineer operations and procedures.
• Strong contracts negotiation experience and public relations skills.
• Ability to develop high performance teams and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all utility operations and engineering programs.
• Oversee strategic planning and financial resources for the utility system.
• Represent the organization in public relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive organizational leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Negotiation

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kennett Board of Public Works (KBPW) seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead all utility operations and strategic planning, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strong public relations. The CEO will govern engineering programs, drive organizational leadership, and foster a cooperative, high-performance culture across departments.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (preferably with Mechanical Engineering experience), with proven skills in policy development,