Environmental Engineer Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY seeks an Environmental Engineer Supervisor to lead the Industrial Section of the Surface Water Permits Branch. You will oversee permit development for KPDES/KNDOP programs and provide technical guidance to the regulated community.

The position requires PE licensure, a relevant engineering degree, and two years of additional engineering experience. Telecommuting may be authorized; office is in Frankfort with field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to licensure as a professional engineer.
• Substitution: Master's degree in engineering substitutes for one year of required experience.
• Graduate work beyond a master's may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Licensure as PE by KY Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team in the Industrial Section, approve leave requests, coaching staff, and conduct evaluations.
• Review draft permit documents for KNDOP and KPDES permits for industrial and agricultural facilities.
• Provide technical assistance on environmental statutes and regulations related to KPDES and KNDOP permits.
• Act as an expert witness at hearings regarding permitting programs.
• Represent the Division of Water at meetings and conduct site visits as required.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Time management

Meetings facilitation

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Engineering degree (Bachelor's)

Master's degree substitutes for experience

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 11/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Requisition: req82504

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

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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.

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:

• 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.

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

• 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 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://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 [e-mail] or 502-782-6167.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D