Executive Director KNEDA

Job Title
Executive Director KNEDA


Requisition Number
RE49881


Working Title

Department Name
40550:Ctr For Applied Energy Res


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
00


Salary Range

Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

10 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting long periods of time. Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs.



Shift

8:00am to 5:00pm. Some business-related travel.



Job Summary

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority serves as the nonregulatory, trusted state government agency on nuclear energy issues and development in the Commonwealth. The authority is statutorily tasked to support and facilitate the development of the nuclear energy ecosystem across the Commonwealth in a collaborative manner to enhance the Commonwealth’s economy, offer energy production and economic development opportunities that are safe, protects the environment across the Commonwealth, support community voices, increase energy education; and prepare a future workforce.

The Authority is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. KNEDA is administratively attached to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research. The director of the authority shall possess the skills and experience necessary to lead and grow the authority effectively, promote the safe and responsible development of nuclear energy, and achieve the authority’s statutory purposes as described in KRS 164.2802. The executive director will be responsible to the authority board and carry out the functions assigned by the board. The executive director will serve as subject matter expert and supervise authority staff. Duties will include proposing an annual work plan, developing public listening sessions, education materials and workshops, coordination with economic development stakeholders, promotion of Kentucky nuclear interests to industry, and necessary reporting. The executive director will represent the authority at the local, state and national level. Proven leadership, technical abilities and effective communication skills are required.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Utility planning, industrial economic development, public engagement, strong communication strategic planning skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Nuclear engineering, utility regulation, economic development and public policy



Deadline to Apply
05/06/2025


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