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Environmental Engineer Supervisor
Pay Grade18
Salary
$7,068.64 - $8,066.02 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
By joining the Division of Water's Surface Water Permits Branch as an Environmental Engineer Supervisor of theMunicipal Section in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to lead a team in preparing KentuckyPollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permits for publicly-owned treatment works and providingtechnical and scientific assistance on permitting for this regulated community.
Holders of the Environmental Engineer Supervisor position will complete tasks such as:
- Supervise a team of employees in the Municipal Section including, but not limited to, approving and denyingleave requests, approving timesheets, providing coaching to staff, completing staff evaluations, etc.
- Review draft permit documents for KPDES discharge permits to Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants preparedby staff to determine compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Provide technical assistance regarding environmental statutes and regulations related to KPDES permitapplications and permitting documents, the Pretreatment Program, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems(MS4s) Program, and the Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) compliance program.
- Represent the Division at meetings and conferences as it relates to KPDES permitting activities and conductssite visits as required.
- Act as an expert witness at hearings regarding the KPDES permitting program.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Reliable and dependable supervisory and decision-making skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and attentive to details.
- Proficient in writing, presenting, planning, and facilitating meetings.
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a professional engineer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience. Graduate work in engineering beyond a master's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors. http://kyboels.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the office and in the field. Will be exposed to risks inherent to construction sites.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Hurt at
[email protected] or 502.782.6167.
