Transportation Engrng Technologist III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional d&o

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work env

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, is seeking a Transportation Engrng Technologist Ill in Kenton County. The role focuses on engineering projects, plan/specs preparation, cost estimation, and data analysis for planning and traffic studies.

The position requires a bachelor's or associate degree in engineering technology or related fields, plus four years of engineering experience, a valid driver's license, and eligibility for overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field OR associate degree with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.
• Four years of engineering-related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required licensure/certifications.
• Substitute education for experience options are allowed as described in the ad.
• Possession of an EIT certification or other listed substitutions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Reviews completed work of contractors.
• Performs inspections of maintenance contract activities (guardrail, signs, pavement striping, mowing, signals, lighting, encroachment permits).
• Develops and maintains project documentation.
• Estimates project cost.
• Prepares technical reports.
• Provides cost estimates for maintenance projects and checks final bills.
• Reviews drawings for technical accuracy.
• Collects and analyzes planning data for mapping and traffic studies.
• Provides data for traffic counts and related metrics.
• Organizes meetings across planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field

Associate degree with Kentucky Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program

Job description

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Job ID

2604834

Position Title

Transportation Engrng Technologist III

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$5,169.46 - $5,941.50 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

421 Buttermilk Pike
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017 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 Engineering Support Branch as a Transportation Engineering Technologist Ill in Kenton County,you'll have the opportunity to complete a variety of complex technical engineering projects including plans,proposals, specifications, and addenda.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews completed work of contractors.
• Performs inspections of various maintenance contract activitiessuch as guardrail, panel signs, pavement striping, mowing, traffic signals, roadway lighting, and encroachmentpermits.
• Develops and maintains project documentation.
• Estimates project cost.
• Prepares technical reports.
• Providescost estimates for maintenance projects, check final bills and estimates.
• Reviews construction or designdocumentation for technical accuracy.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates planning data used in mapping, Highway Performance Monitoring System, Highway Performance Monitoring System, adequacy ratings, traffic forecasts, rail and highway crossings and project planning activities.
• Provides data for traffic counts, delay and speed studies, crashes, mowing acreages, panel sign dimensions, and otherneeded data.
• Organizes and conducts meetings in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of projects.
• Actsas departmental liaison between contractor and, or, governmental agencies investigating multilateral disputes orcomplaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience in completing engineering projects.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Communication and organization skills
• Team player

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 governmentwith 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:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, computer science, data science, geology, earth science, industrial technology, industrial drafting, design technology or construction technology. OR Graduate with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Four years of engineering-related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Possess a valid EIT certification issued by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• 2. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate degree in an engineering field
• 3. High school
• 4. High school

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

• 1. Must have four years of engineering-related experience with the first education option above;
• 2. Must have seven years of engineering-related experience with the second education option above;
• 3. Must have ten years of engineering-related experience in which case related technical or vocational training will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years with the third education option above;
• 4. Must have eight years of bridge inspection experience under the supervision of a Qualified InspectionTeam Leader, plus successful completion of a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course with the fourth education option above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. 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 possess 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 and other types of work zones 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Karen Kinman at [e-mail] or 859-341-2700.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D