Project Manager - NE (Environmental Services)

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Project Manager for Environmental Services in Lexington, KY. The role involves planning and managing construction and maintenance projects, overseeing contractors, and ensuring project completion within budget. Candidates should have an associate's degree or equivalent education and four years of related experience. The position requires a valid driver's license and may involve on-call duties, including weekends and holidays.
SALARY

The minimum salary is $26.617 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 520

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 25, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform work in the planning and management of construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects essential to the mission of the assigned division by tracking project progress, making recommendations for improvement and coordinating the work of personnel to complete project on time and within budget.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in a related field
• Four (4) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Plans, designs, manages, directs, tracks, and reports on construction, maintenance, and/or repair project activities and researches ideas for improvement
• Manage on-site inspections, observations and maintain records of:
• Turf mowing contractors
• Litter pickup contractors
• Woody debris contractors
• County road moving contractors
• Other maintenance contractors
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Draft contracts and agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses
• Provides oversight and control of special contracts and projects
• Audits and approves invoices, track funds, prepare bid proposals and other administrative tasks
• Maintains communication and responds to inquiries from LFUCG employees and the public
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Must be accessible for on-call duty and ability to work weekends and holidays, as assigned, and on emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-3-health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov