New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) is a community-owned utility serving the vibrant and growing city of New Braunfels, Texas (est. pop. 100,000). For more than 75 years, NBU has provided safe, dependable, and sustainable utility services, including water, electricity, and wastewater, while fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship.
NBU is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide overall leadership and direction, allocate resources effectively, and manage the financial health of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO hires key executives, establishes long range strategies and policies, and encourages innovation while fostering a culture of creativity and adaptability to keep NBU competitive.
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, engineering, public administration, or a closely related field and at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience, of which five (5) years must have been in a leadership, department director or similar executive capacity, in utility, water, or a closely related field. An advanced degree and related professional certification or credentials preferred, but not required. NBU requires that the new CEO reside within NBU's service territory. If applicable, the new CEO will establish residency no later than three (3) months after signing an employment agreement. Relocation assistance is available.
NBU offers a comprehensive total rewards package reflective of the CEO’s role within the organization. This package includes a highly competitive base salary commensurate with skill, education, and industry standards. Additionally, NBU offers all Full-Time employees, and their eligible dependents, an excellent benefits package after 30 days of employment, that includes medical, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Discounts, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, automatic enrollment in the Texas Municipal Retirement system, six weeks of vacation; 457(b) deferred compensation, 2 weeks paid vacation (increases based on years of service), up to 96 hours of sick leave annually, 24 hours of personal leave annually, Bereavement Leave, Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and much more. EOE.
This opportunity will remain posted on select locations until filled. However, we encourage individuals with an interest in this opportunity to apply no later than November 27, 2023. Please apply at:
