Executive Director

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGULATORY UTILITY COMMISSIONERS

Description:
Position Overview
The Executive Director is responsible for all NARUC programs, activities and functions. Member relations and outreach with external constituencies are primary responsibilities. Serves as the chief staff advocate on behalf of State public utility commissions.

Reporting Relationship
Reports to the NARUC Board of Directors (for policy direction), NARUC Executive Committee (for management direction and oversight) and NARUC President (for employment contract administration, performance evaluation).

Required Abilities and Key Attributes
Requires strong strategic organizational, interpersonal and financial planning skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse membership. A thorough understanding of utility regulation is required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to lead an organization through change is required.

Education and Experience
Requires at least ten years experience working in a government, nonprofit or association environment in a senior level leadership position. Accustomed to working with a Board of Directors. Extensive experience in State and federal government affairs required. A Bachelors Degree in political science, public policy or related area is required. An MPA, MBA, or JD preferred. Experience leading an organization that receives grant funding is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities Include
Responsible for all NARUC activities, functions, strategic planning, financial planning, and implementation of approved plans.
Serves as staff liaison to the Board of Directors and to the Executive Committee. Ensures that all Association committees are supported in their activities and that members requests are handled appropriately.
Working with the President, oversees the development and implementation of the Associations business plan.
Ensures that the Associations goals and objectives are resourced appropriately and are compatible with long term strategic goals.
Working with the Executive Committee, standing Committee leadership and the General Counsel, is responsible for managing the Associations advocacy of policies established by the Board of Directors.
Responsible for overseeing the CFOs development of the annual operating budget, including the identification and implementation of new revenue programs and the identification and elimination of threats to existing revenue programs, for Board of Directors approval.
Working with CFO and appropriate staff, is responsible for compliance with all grant-related requirements of Federal grants applicable to NARUC domestic and international activities.
Directly supervises senior management staff and executive assistant. Is responsible for the successful implementation of a performance evaluation and a salary administration program.
Working with the Treasurer, Investment Committee, CFO and appropriate staff, oversees the Associations investments.,
Oversees the Associations personnel and administrative functions. As such is responsible for overseeing the successful recruitment and retention of staff and for the provision of an efficient, safe and productive work environment.
As an ex officio member of the Board of Directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute, is responsible for maintaining a productive working relationship between the two organizations.
Other duties as assigned.

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