The Board of Directors for Cam Wal Electric Cooperative (Cam Wal) is seeking an experienced individual to replace the retiring General Manager. This executive leadership role works collaboratively with the Board of Directors and staff to develop and lead the strategic vision for the Cooperative. The successful candidate will have the ability to take a broad scale, long-term planning approach to understand the challenges facing the Cooperative while focusing on the needs of the member-owners.

Candidates should have a broad knowledge of utility operations and have proven leadership, communication, management, and technological skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future. A strong commitment to serving the member-owners and the ability to work effectively with the 9-member elected board of directors and while providing positive leadership to the
employees is required. Cooperative experience and demonstrated commitment to the cooperative values is preferred.

Cam Wal Electric Cooperative was established by its member-owners in 1945 to provide their communities with vitally needed electric service and to make a better life for its members. The founding organizers understood the Cooperative business model would be the best way to provide this service to the member-owners and to accrue the benefits consistently and uniformly.
Today, Cam Wal continues its mission to provide affordable, reliable electric service to its member-owners and greatly improve their economic and social standards.

Selby, home to the cooperative headquarters and the county seat for Walworth County, is a friendly little town with lots to offer. Nestled between rich farmlands, the brush-filled grasslands surrounding the town offer some of the best hunting opportunities available. For the avid fisherman and water enthusiasts, access to Lake Oahe and other water hotspots are located only a short drive away with plenty of camping options. The Selby city park includes a softball field, a baseball/football field, a tennis court, a sand volleyball court, rodeo grounds, two playground areas and a swimming pool. A challenging 9-hole golf course is available on the south side of town. These and the region's other great amenities make Cam Wal's service area one of the best places in South Dakota to live, work and raise a family.

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Questions? Contact hr@cwec.coop (605) 256-8001.  To apply, please use the Apply Now button at the top of this page and be sure to upload a resume, cover letter and at least three professional references.  Applications accepted until February 15, 2022. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Key Requirements

• Knowledge of electric utility operations with a degree in an appropriate field of study.
• Progressively responsible experience with an electric cooperative is preferred. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Ability to engage the board of directors, workforce, member-owners, and others in developing and carrying out strategic initiatives. 
• Ability to foster a workplace culture that focuses on and embraces operation agility. 
• Prover leader who works inclusively and communicates effectively.