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Transportation Engineer Supervisor (Permits)
Pay Grade18
Salary
$6,880.26 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
800 Newtown Ct
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
By joining our Traffic Engineering and Permits Section as a Transportation Engineering Supervisor in FayetteCounty, you'll have the opportunity to oversee the activities of professional and technical personnel in theplanning, design, construction and maintenance of traffic devices in District 7.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Supervises the activities of employees of an engineering program
- Develops, reviews, and maintains all traffic signals and roadway lighting in the district
- Correspond with developers, consultants, local government, and utility owners, on a wide range oftraffic topics
- Review and analyze data from others
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Experience as a Professional Engineer
- Consulting with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental engineers,and county maintenance and special operations crews about technical and operational issues.
- Experience working in the Traffic Engineering field
- Determining ways and means for proper expenditure of funds for the District Traffic program
Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings
- Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs
Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to: 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 which require the following of safety procedures.
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 Kelly Baker at
[email protected] or 502-564-2267.
