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None Physical Requirements Sitting long periods of time. Lifting objects up to 10 lbs. Shift 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, some travel required. Job Summary The Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. EPIC, administered by the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, is an independent state commission tasked with insuring sufficiency, reliability and resiliency of the Kentucky electric power system. The executive director will be responsible to the executive committee of the commission and carry out the functions assigned by the commission board. The executive director will serve as subject-matter expert to the commission and supervise commission staff. Duties will include proposing an annual work plan, collection of data, analysis and modeling of the power system, economic and demand forecasting, and reporting. The executive director will represent the commission at the local, state and national level including all regulatory proceedings. Proven leadership, technical abilities and effective communication skills are required. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Technical competence in utility/electric power system planning and analysis [demand, supply, costs, resiliency, etc.]. Analytical/critical thinking. Planning/organization. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Economics, public policy and finance, law, engineering Deadline to Apply 08/10/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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