Administrator
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, Columbus, Mississippi

This authority is an interstate compact, comprised of the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee and ratified by the U.S. Congress to promote the development of the Tenn-Tom waterway and its region.

Members of the Waterway Authority include the four governors and citizens appointed by their governor from each of the four states.

PROFILE

Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications with excellent benefits (State of Mississippi retirement plan)
Length Of Position: Permanent basis
Accountable To: Board of Directors of the four-state area

JOB PROFILE

Experience with Economic Development or waterway development. Person should have experience working with Local Board of Directors. He/She must have good understanding of working with local, state, and national governmental officials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Must be able to work across political party lines and develop and nurture close working relationships with waterway stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and members of the state legislatures and the U.S. Congress and their staffs.

* Must be able to work behind the scenes with state and local officials on transportation and economic development projects in a discreet and confidential manner without the need of public acknowledgement.

* Must be able to identify and address potential issues and opportunities that could affect waterway development and be a self-starter.

* Plan and conduct successful conferences, seminars and meetings for the Authority.

WEBSITE

http://www.tenntom.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information or to submit a resume in confidence, please contact:

John Lovorn
The PACE Group
pace@thepacegroup.com