Current Job Openings

Join a team that keeps Owensboro connected and our community running. At Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU), our employees provide the essential electric, water, and telecommunications services our community relies on every day.

View the full job description and apply below:

• Financial and Budgeting Accountant

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Career Opportunities

OMU employs professionals across a range of fields, including customer service, accounting, water treatment, electric transmission and distribution, equipment operation, and telecommunications.

Whether working directly with customers or maintaining the systems that power our community, every role contributes to OMU’s commitment to reliable service.

Why OMU?

OMU values the people behind the essential services we provide. We strive to offer a supportive work environment and benefits that help employees build a strong foundation for their careers and future.

Safety comes first — always. We are committed to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility and every employee’s well-being matters. Through safe work practices, ongoing training, and a commitment to looking out for one another, we work to ensure our employees return home safely each day.

At OMU, employees have opportunities to develop their skills, expand their knowledge, and grow in their careers. Through ongoing learning, training, and hands-on experience, our team members help strengthen the services our community depends on.

Working at OMU means being part of something bigger than a job. Our employees help power homes and businesses, deliver safe and reliable water, and connect our community through telecommunications. Every role contributes to the quality of life in Owensboro and the surrounding area.

Local People. Local Service.

How to Apply

Application procedures vary by position. Some positions are subject to civil service requirements, which may include a job-specific examination. Review each job posting for application instructions and requirements.

Available positions are posted on this page and on our social media platforms. Job opportunities may also be advertised in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer classified section.

Civil Service

As a municipal utility, OMU follows applicable civil service requirements for designated positions.

For positions covered by civil service, applicants must complete an examination approved and administered by the five-member Civil Service Commission. Depending on the position, an exam may include a written test, oral assessment, skills demonstration, or a combination of these methods.

Examinations are specific to each position. Applicants receive their results by mail, and employment consideration is limited to the highest-scoring applicants, as provided by applicable civil service law.

Civil service exam scores remain valid for one year. Applicants may take an exam for a specific position no more than once per year but may apply for different positions and take their respective examinations.

New OMU employees serve a one-year probationary period.

Veterans

Under Kentucky law, eligible honorably discharged veterans who are registered voters in Owensboro-Daviess County receive a five-percentage-point increase on a passing civil service examination score.

Applicants seeking veterans’ preference must provide proof of military service and voter registration with their application.