Environmental Engineer I (FFTL)

Commonwealth of Kentucky • Full-time • Frankfort, Kentucky, United States • $73.84k - $76.14k / year • 1m ago

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1/3/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

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Environmental Engineer I (FFTL)

Pay Grade16

Salary

$6,149.64 - $6,345.14 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.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Water/Water Infrastructure Branch/Engineering Section as an Environmental EngineerI in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to perform reviews and inspections of plans, designs,activities, and operations related to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to determine compliancewith environmental engineering standards.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Holders of the Environmental Engineer II position will complete tasks such as:

Review and analyze plans and specifications for drinking water and wastewater facility infrastructureconstruction projects for compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations.
Provide technical and engineering over-site for projects related to Emerging Contaminants.
Perform periodic on-site construction inspections for emerging contaminant projects.
Coordinate with local public water systems and associated partners to support projects.

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:NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

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 typically performed in an office setting. Travel throughout the state may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Terry Humphries at terry.humphries@ky.gov or 502.782.6983.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D