Environmental Engineer Supervisor
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $7k – $8k
About this role
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Environmental Engineer Supervisor
Pay Grade
18
Salary
$7,086.64 - $8,066.02 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 Water's Surface Water Permits Branch as the Environmental Engineer Supervisor of the Industrial Section in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to lead a team in preparing Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permits for major and minor industrial facilities discharging process wastewater, Kentucky No Discharge Operation Permits (KNDOP) for industrial and agriculture facilities, KPDES permits for small wastewater treatment plant discharges, and to provide technical and scientific assistance on permitting to the regulated community.
Holders of the Environmental Engineer Supervisor position will complete tasks such as:
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://dhs.gov/e-verify
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 Water's Surface Water Permits Branch as the Environmental Engineer Supervisor of the Industrial Section in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to lead a team in preparing Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) permits for major and minor industrial facilities discharging process wastewater, Kentucky No Discharge Operation Permits (KNDOP) for industrial and agriculture facilities, KPDES permits for small wastewater treatment plant discharges, and to provide technical and scientific assistance on permitting to the regulated community.
Holders of the Environmental Engineer Supervisor position will complete tasks such as:
- Supervise a team of employees in the Industrial Section including, but not limited to, approving and denying leave requests, approving timesheets, providing coaching to staff, completing staff evaluations, etc.
- Review draft permit documents for KNDOP permits for industrial and agriculture facilities and KPDES discharge permits from industrial facilities and sanitary wastewater treatment plants prepared by staff to determine compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Provide technical assistance regarding environmental statutes and regulations related to KPDES permits and KNDOP permits.
- Acts as an expert witness at hearings regarding the permitting programs.
- Represent the Division of Water at meetings and conferences as it relates to KPDES and KNDOP permitting activities and conducts site visits as required.
- 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 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://dhs.gov/e-verify
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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