Details
Posted: 14-Jan-22
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $175,000 to $190,000
Years of Experience:
11+
Salary Details:
SPSA offers a competitive compensation and benefits program and participation in the Virginia Retirement System. The starting annual salary range is expected to be $175,000 to $190,000 based upon qualifications and experience.
Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) is launching a search for an exceptional leader to serve as its new Executive Director.
Application Process: Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for five professional references to: Ms. Sheryl Raulston, Vice Chair, Board of Directors; via e-mail to sherylraulstonatspsa@gmail.com. All materials must be received by January 31, 2022 for a guaranteed review. Resumes received after that date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
For additional information on this unique opportunity, review the link below.
https://spsa.com/application/files/6316/4209/3881/Executive_Director_Brochure_-_Update_1.13.22.pdf
Qualifications Required:
The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in solid waste management, engineering or environmental management in a local government organization. Considerable experience in finance and budgeting, managing a business enterprise, or administering public works or environmental management programs is desirable.
The candidate should have an indisputable reputation as an effective leader and problem identifier/solver. The successful candidate should be visionary, decisive, trustworthy, and ethical, as well as a team builder/player. The ability to listen and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, business and community leaders, federal, state, and local government officials, staff and citizens is very important.
The successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, environmental management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. The candidate should have extensive experience in solid waste management, public or business administration, environmental management or engineering along with considerable experience directing solid waste management programs.