State of Hawaii
Executive director
State of Hawaii, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment InformationThis posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.The position is located on the Island of Hawaii.Salary: $
Commensurate with education and experienceIf you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email: Faustine.x.edge@hawaii.gov.Duties Summary
This position is in the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA), an agency assigned to the Department of Business and Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) for administrative purposes. The Authority is responsible for promoting the development of research and commercial uses of the abundance of natural resources available on the island of Hawaii at facilities existing at Keahole, and for assisting in the construction and operation of facilities.
The incumbent of this position serves as the chief executive officer of the Authority and is responsible to a twelve-member Board of Directors for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and reporting upon the work of the Authority.
As a priority, the Authority is seeking a visionary and strategic leader who can take the Authority to the next level, identifying and leveraging opportunities and implementing programs and initiatives to achieve its purpose for the State of Hawaii.Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given for a graduate degree in one of the following fields: business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, banking and finance, planning, law, architecture, engineering (any field), or any of the physical or natural sciences.
Knowledge/Skills Abilities/General Experience:
A track record of significant and successful leadership that aligns with the NELHA’s mission to develop and diversify the Hawaii economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner.Excellent operational skills and experience that will transfer into leading and managing the HOST Park, including:Seawater system, master permitted to pump over 130,000 gpm, installed capacity of 90,000 gpm, three deep seawater pipelines up to 3,000 ft. deep, three surface seawater pipelines at 80 ft. depth, with 99.9% uptimeEnergy ecosystem including 1 MW solar, Backup Power systems, Advanced Energy Testbed, Outdoor Demonstration Site, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Microgrid Development and Testing; Energy Storage System (ESS); and Hydrogen Production, Storage and FuelingLand management and development, including 870 acres of State coastal land in Keähole Point, Kona, including 4-acre makai research campus and 3-acre mauka research campus.Road managementTenant outreach and relationsDemonstrated history of working and engagement with multicultural and diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to understand local community values specific to West Hawaii Island and ability to work with lineal descendants.Demonstrated fiscal and strategic acumen, including experience and accountability for budget decisions, and a record of success in creating financially sustainable budget models for a large, complex organization and its key components.Demonstrated leadership qualities capable of leveraging and growing Hawaii’s Ocean Economy and meeting Hawaii’s clean energy goals in the following areas: Food Security, Ocean Technology, Ocean Conservation and Energy Security.Experience working with a governing board (e.g., public authority, trustees, board of directors for a nonprofit organization or business).Demonstrated political and diplomatic acumen in engaging with policymakers at all levels of government and success in advocating for the organizational interests in a multifaceted social and political milieu.A history of success in building strong, diverse leadership teams and demonstrating accountability and performance, including recruitment, development, and retention of management, staff, and personnel.Work experience in developing commercial projects, managing a business, or managing a complex program or activity. Such experience must have included responsibility for supervising other professionals and must have required application of knowledge of two or more of the following areas: public administration, economic or financial analysis, marketing, real estate management, project management, or negotiating development agreements.
Citizenship Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
Submit resumes to: Faustine.x.edge@hawaii.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr
Commensurate with education and experienceIf you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email: Faustine.x.edge@hawaii.gov.Duties Summary
This position is in the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA), an agency assigned to the Department of Business and Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) for administrative purposes. The Authority is responsible for promoting the development of research and commercial uses of the abundance of natural resources available on the island of Hawaii at facilities existing at Keahole, and for assisting in the construction and operation of facilities.
The incumbent of this position serves as the chief executive officer of the Authority and is responsible to a twelve-member Board of Directors for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and reporting upon the work of the Authority.
As a priority, the Authority is seeking a visionary and strategic leader who can take the Authority to the next level, identifying and leveraging opportunities and implementing programs and initiatives to achieve its purpose for the State of Hawaii.Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given for a graduate degree in one of the following fields: business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, banking and finance, planning, law, architecture, engineering (any field), or any of the physical or natural sciences.
Knowledge/Skills Abilities/General Experience:
A track record of significant and successful leadership that aligns with the NELHA’s mission to develop and diversify the Hawaii economy by providing resources and facilities for energy and ocean-related research, education, and commercial activities in an environmentally sound and culturally sensitive manner.Excellent operational skills and experience that will transfer into leading and managing the HOST Park, including:Seawater system, master permitted to pump over 130,000 gpm, installed capacity of 90,000 gpm, three deep seawater pipelines up to 3,000 ft. deep, three surface seawater pipelines at 80 ft. depth, with 99.9% uptimeEnergy ecosystem including 1 MW solar, Backup Power systems, Advanced Energy Testbed, Outdoor Demonstration Site, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Microgrid Development and Testing; Energy Storage System (ESS); and Hydrogen Production, Storage and FuelingLand management and development, including 870 acres of State coastal land in Keähole Point, Kona, including 4-acre makai research campus and 3-acre mauka research campus.Road managementTenant outreach and relationsDemonstrated history of working and engagement with multicultural and diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to understand local community values specific to West Hawaii Island and ability to work with lineal descendants.Demonstrated fiscal and strategic acumen, including experience and accountability for budget decisions, and a record of success in creating financially sustainable budget models for a large, complex organization and its key components.Demonstrated leadership qualities capable of leveraging and growing Hawaii’s Ocean Economy and meeting Hawaii’s clean energy goals in the following areas: Food Security, Ocean Technology, Ocean Conservation and Energy Security.Experience working with a governing board (e.g., public authority, trustees, board of directors for a nonprofit organization or business).Demonstrated political and diplomatic acumen in engaging with policymakers at all levels of government and success in advocating for the organizational interests in a multifaceted social and political milieu.A history of success in building strong, diverse leadership teams and demonstrating accountability and performance, including recruitment, development, and retention of management, staff, and personnel.Work experience in developing commercial projects, managing a business, or managing a complex program or activity. Such experience must have included responsibility for supervising other professionals and must have required application of knowledge of two or more of the following areas: public administration, economic or financial analysis, marketing, real estate management, project management, or negotiating development agreements.
Citizenship Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
Submit resumes to: Faustine.x.edge@hawaii.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr