Job description
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3/31/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-02583
Environmental Engineer II
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$5,686.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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 the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that 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 the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Waste Management/Solid Waste Branch/Permitting Section as an Environmental Engineer II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to perform professional engineering work in the application review and inspections of solid and special waste landfills to determine compliance with environmental engineering standards, laws, and regulations.
Holders of the Environmental Engineer II position will complete tasks such as:
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.
By joining the Division of Waste Management/Solid Waste Branch/Permitting Section as an Environmental Engineer II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to perform professional engineering work in the application review and inspections of solid and special waste landfills to determine compliance with environmental engineering standards, laws, and regulations.
Holders of the Environmental Engineer II position will complete tasks such as:
- Conducts engineering technical reviews of solid and special waste landfill applications using engineering principles and best practices to determine compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Reviews Construction Progress Reports relating to construction activities of solid and special waste landfills to ensure compliance with approved plans and environmental laws and regulations.
- Participates in landfill construction inspections, including subgrade proof-rolls, clay and synthetic liner, and leachate collection system inspections.
- Assists in compiling computer generated site-specific environmental permits using Advantage Regulatory Management (ARM).
- Provides technical assistance to other department staff, owners and operators, citizens, consultants, other governmental agencies, and others.
- Attention to detail and decision-making skills
- Experience in reviewing technical plans
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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: 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 State Board of Licensure for Professional 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 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.
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 Ken Melton at Ken.melton@ky.gov or 502-782-6415.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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