Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/18/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03132

Environmental Engineer Technologist I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$4,699.50 - $4,719.66 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute on hybrid schedule. 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, Closure Section as an Environmental Engineer Technologist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to perform engineering tasks requiring the application of technical principles of design, construction, and remediation necessary for environmental protection on orphaned landfill remediation projects. (Engineering decisions recommended by positions in this job title must be approved by a Licensed Professional Engineer under KRS 322).

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

• Assist in performance of engineering tasks in design and review of closure, remediation, and construction plans and specification submitted by engineering consulting firms to determine compliance with engineering standards, laws, and regulations for orphaned landfill remediation projects.
• Assist in overseeing construction projects to determine that various tasks performed by the contractor conform to approved plans and specifications. Assists in site investigations at orphaned landfills.
• Assists consulting firms with site characterization investigations and reporting and review findings of site characterization investigations and provides comments for review.
• Respond to citizen Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA) and provide technical assistance to other state agencies, Division of Environmental Protection staff, public entities, consultants, and contractors.
• Update and track KY PRIDE funded activities as needed.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Landfill identification and remediation techniques.
• Leachate identification and treatment procedures.
• Project and construction management practices in Environmental and Civil Engineering.
• Force main and constructed wetlands design.
• Public outreach and engagement skills.
• Kentucky geology and its impact on engineering projects.
• Environmental site assessment procedures.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Experience with Arc GIS, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with public speaking.
• Environmental, Wastewater, Civil, Materials, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Biosystems or other related Engineering background.

Additional position information: (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) Travel throughout the state of Kentucky is required on a regular basis. Overnight travel may be required.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Frequent 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 Galen Smith, PE at galen.smith@ky.gov or 502-782-6281.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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