Regional Water Resource Agency (RWRA), the municipal wastewater (sewer) utility located in Owensboro, KY, is accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director.
This position is primarily responsible for oversight of all of the RWRA functions in a safe and efficient manner, which include administration, engineering, field, maintenance, plant operations, and environmental compliance.
Essential Job Duties: * Responsible for providing any pertinent information to the Board, as it relates to the Board’s decision-
making process
* Supervises the director level staff of the Agency, which consists of five direct reports (the Director of
Operations, Director of Engineering, Director of Environmental Compliance and Director of Finance &
Administration, as well as the Safety Manager)
* Serves as the Agency representative to the regulatory authorities (Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW), etc.) in matters related to Clean Water Act and is responsible to
ensure its compliance
* Serves as the executive authority with issues regarding personnel, procurement, bid awards, contractual
administration, property and liability insurance, and other Agency business
* Recommends to the Board solutions related to operational issues, which may include administrative,
engineering, construction, personnel matters, etc.
Job Specifics:
* Full-time, exempt position
* Beginning salary pay range: $177,242/annually to $214,939/annually
* Full-time Benefits:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance * Paid Vacation and Sick time, plus Holidays
* Life insurance * Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pensions
* Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance Authority (KPPA) (formerly KRS)
* Tuition sponsorship * KY Deferred Compensation employer match for
* Agency vehicle provided KPPA Tier 2 and 3 employees
Application Process:
The job description and position advertisement may be obtained: * RWRA’s website: www.rwra.org
To be considered for this position, submit your resume, along with a copy of your degree(s) and/or transcripts or other credentials via: * Email to: jobs@rwra.org * Mail to:
Regional Water Resource Agency
Attn: Human Resources
1205 Ewing Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
Resumes must be submitted no later than Friday, November 21, 2025. EOE, Certified Drug-Free Workplace
Qualifications:
Job Preferences and Requirements:
* Position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or public administration, or related field
* Eight years or more full-time experience in a leadership/upper-level management position is required
* Knowledge of engineering principles related to construction and the operation and maintenance of
wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems is preferred
* Professional Engineers (PE) license is preferred
* Progressive experience in a public sector/utility setting is preferred
* Knowledge and enforcement of federal regulations, state statutes applicable to sewers, utilities, rate
structures, personnel, and government practices are preferred
* Experience working with a Board of Directors and/or elected officials, leading large organizations with
multiple departments, as well as personnel management, is also preferred
Employer: Regional Water Resource Agency Contact: Devon Pinkston
