Transportation Engineer Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optionaldazz

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet seeks a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Owen County. The role directs the work of an engineering program's staff, planning, assigning, and reviewing tasks to meet construction inspection and maintenance project objectives.

Ideal candidates will have proven supervision and project management experience, knowledge of contract interpretation, and the ability to coordinate with contractors, officials, and other stakeholders to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Supervising experience in engineering context.
• Project management experience on transportation or heavy civil projects.
• Experience interpreting contracts and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct line supervision of the activities of employees of an engineering program.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises work on the section's office staff to meet objectives of construction inspection and maintenance engineering programs.
• Reviews and analyzes data to plan and design transportation facilities per policies and standards.
• Interprets project plans and contract documents for owners, officials, contractors, suppliers.
• Reviews and investigates complaints of property owners and local officials.
• Confer with contractors, suppliers, consultants, officials on technical problems.
• Makes routine and final inspection and acceptance of projects.
• Determines proper expenditure of funds for programs.
• Reviews requests for major repairs or new projects and makes recommendations.

Skills

Supervising Experience

Project Management

Contract Reviews

Working with Contractors

Job description

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Job Requisition

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Title

Transportation Engineer Supervisor

Pay Grade

18

Salary

$6,880.26 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

210 Old Sweet Owen Rd
Owenton, KY 40359 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Owenton Section Office as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Owen County, you'll have theopportunity to perform direct line supervision of the activities of employees of an engineering program. Plans, assigns, and supervises and reviews work on the Owenton Section office in order to meet objectives ofthe construction inspection and maintenance engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct line supervision of the activities of employees of an engineering program.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises work on the section's office staff in order to meet the objectives of the constructioninspection, routine maintenance, and other engineering programs.
• Reviews and analyzes data to plan and design or coordinate the planning and design of transportationfacilities in accordance with the department and federal policies, procedures, and standards.
• Interprets projectplans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors, material suppliers and propertyowners.
• Reviews and investigates complaints of property owners and local officials.
• Confers with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental engineers and county maintenance and special operations crews on technical and operational problems.
• Makes routine and final inspection and acceptance of construction and maintenance projects.
• Determines ways and means for proper expenditure of funds for various transportation programs.
• Reviewsrequests for major repairs or new projects and makes recommendations and estimates.
• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports.
• Reviews planning studies and makesrecommendations for alternative solutions.
• Makes recommendations concerning the planning or design of transportation facilities and related work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Supervising Experience
• Project Management
• Contract Reviews and Interpretation
• Working with contractors, general public

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Paid time off

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form 1-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) 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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors OR must be licensed in another state with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineering license from the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors within the employee's initial six month probationary period. Engineering decisions recommended by individuals without a Kentucky Professional Engineering License must be approved by a KRS Chapter 322 Licensed Professional Engineer until licensure is obtained. For additional information refer to 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 which require the following of safety procedures.

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 Karen Kinman at [e-mail] or 859-341-2700.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D