Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Act as the leading administrative executive and head of the Nebraska Brand Committee

• Enforce and oversee the implementation of Committee policies, procedures, priorities, and directives

• Provide both strategic and operational leadership for statutory duties and organizational goals

• Supervise, coordinate, and assess both full-time and part-time staff

• Counsel the Committee on operational, personnel, financial, regulatory, and organizational issues

• Attend and engage in Committee meetings, hearings, conferences, training sessions, interviews, and official events

• Formulate, administer, monitor, and manage the yearly operating budget

• Supervise agency revenues, expenditures, commitments, fund balances, available resources, and carryover funds

• Create budget forecasts and financial recommendations

• Provide executive oversight for brand inspection operations and enforcement activities

• Ensure inspectors receive appropriate training, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth

• Recruit, interview, hire, manage, evaluate, and oversee agency personnel

• Set expectations and foster a professional, respectful, and accountable working environment

• Maintain relationships with ranchers, livestock owners, feedlots, packing plants, trucking companies, auction markets, financial entities, and stakeholders

• Represent the Nebraska Brand Committee in front of the Nebraska Legislature and legislative committees

• Prepare and deliver testimony regarding agency operations, funding matters, and legislative issues

• Monitor legislation, regulations, and governmental actions that impact the agency and Nebraska’s livestock sector

• Draft and manage official correspondence, reports, communications, and agency documentation

• Address complex or sensitive inquiries, emails, complaints, and requests

• Serve as the authorized spokesperson for the agency when necessary

• Oversee the maintenance of official agency records and Committee proceedings

• Ensure effective management of administrative processes, documentation, reporting, correspondence, and deadlines

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside within the designated brand inspection area of the Nebraska Brand Committee at the time of appointment and maintain residency throughout employment unless otherwise authorized

• Preferred experience in an executive, administrative, supervisory, management, or leadership role

• Preferred background in managing employees, operations, and organizational duties

• Preferred experience in developing, monitoring, and managing budgets and public or organizational funds

• Preferred expertise in managing fund balances, financial planning, and carryover funds

• Preferred experience in making sound financial and operational decisions

• Preferred background working within the livestock sector or a strong understanding of Nebraska’s livestock industry

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, agriculture, animal science, livestock management, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered

• Strong executive leadership and organizational management capabilities

• Knowledge of Nebraska’s livestock industry, including livestock production and marketing practices

• Familiarity with brand inspection operations, policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations

• Strong knowledge and proven ability in budget development, fiscal management, expenditure monitoring, and financial planning

• Ability to strategically and responsibly manage agency fund balances and carryover funds

• Strong skills in personnel management and supervision

• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities

• Capability to interpret and apply policies, statutes, regulations, and procedures

• Proficiency with computers, standard office technology, and financial/administrative systems

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and comprehend financial and budgetary information

• Professional judgment, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to public service

• Employment subject to relevant Nebraska laws, Nebraska Brand Committee policies, and necessary background checks, personnel, or other employment procedures

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive package of salary, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and opportunities for professional growth

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off

• Opportunities for professional development