Environmental Engineering, water/wastewater treatment

The Kentucky Personnel Cabinet is hiring an Environmental Engineer I for water/wastewater treatment in Frankfort, KY. The role involves reviewing plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The position is funded by a federal grant and offers benefits similar to permanent roles. While primarily office-based, telecommuting may be authorized, and travel within the state is required.
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Environmental Engineer I (FFTL)
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. 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; 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 our Careers page
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 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 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 I (FFTL) 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.
We look forward toreviewing your application.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Work is typically performed in an office setting. Travel throughout the state may be required.