Read General Manager - Upper Big Blue NRD, York

Nrdnet; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District in York, Nebraska is seeking a General Manager to serve as the district’s chief executive and supervising officer, directing daily operations under the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-department public agency focused on groundwater management, natural resources conservation, parks, finance, and regulatory programs, with a strong emphasis on fiscal stewardship, staff leadership, and community collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent education and experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in natural resources, public administration, or related areas.
• Six years of supervisory or executive leadership experience with staff and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as district chief executive and supervising officer.
• Oversee day-to-day administration under the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership for groundwater management, conservation, and related programs.
• Manage budgets, policy implementation, and organizational accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Board relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, agriculture, natural resources, engineering, water resources, environmental science, public policy, or related field

Job description

Jobs

September 1, 2026

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (District) in York, Nebraska is accepting applications for General Manager.This position is classified as highly compensated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and salary will be commensurate with experience. The application deadline is October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Position Summary
The General Manager serves as the District’s chief executive and supervising officer and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the District under the direction of the Board of Directors.

The position provides leadership for a multi-department public organization whose responsibilities include groundwater quantity and quality management, natural resources conservation, flood-control and capital projects, parks and forestry, public education, regulatory programs, financial management, personnel administration, and coordination with local, state, and federal partners.

The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, strong written and oral communication, experience managing staff and budgets, and the ability to work effectively with an elected Board, employees, landowners, agricultural producers, municipalities, government agencies, and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, agriculture, natural resources, engineering, water resources, environmental science, public policy, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and job experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in natural resources, water resources, public administration, executive management, engineering or project administration, or a closely related field.
• At least six years of supervisory or executive leadership experience that included responsibility for staff, budgets, policy implementation, and organizational accountability.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, fiscal stewardship, personnel management, governing-board relations, and complex organizational decision-making.

Questions regarding employee benefits or other personnel-related matters should be directed to:Sara Arbuck, Office Manager - [e-mail] , [phone]

Questions regarding the General Manager position, job responsibilities, or recruitment process should be directed to:John Miller, Board Chairman - [e-mail]

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