Remote-Ready 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

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.