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Environmental Engineer Technologist I (FFTL)
Pay Grade14
Salary
$4,699.50 - $5,091.30 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE 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 thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.
For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Water/Surface Water Permits Branch/Industrial Section as an EnvironmentalEngineer Technician I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to support permit writers in thecompletion of Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (KPDES) Industrial Discharge Permitsfor Pre/Polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) wastewater discharges
Holders of the Environmental Engineer Technician I position will complete tasks such as:
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you.
For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Water/Surface Water Permits Branch/Industrial Section as an EnvironmentalEngineer Technician I in Franklin county, you will have the opportunity to support permit writers in thecompletion of Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (KPDES) Industrial Discharge Permitsfor Pre/Polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) wastewater discharges
Holders of the Environmental Engineer Technician I position will complete tasks such as:
- Assist making technical assessments of permitting requirements for PFAS wastewater discharges.
- Prepare draft reports and outreach resources for permittees in support of PFAS source identification
- Conduct beginning level engineering review and analysis of KPDES permittees' applications, reports,discharge monitoring records, and other pertinent documents regarding PFAS wastewater discharges.
- Provide technical assistance to regulated communities.
- Communication and Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Frequent travel throughout the state may be required.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Andrew Parrish at andrew.parrish@ky.gov or 502.782.7034.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
