Engineering Technician Sr. - Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Group (Water Quality)
Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on January 30, 2025
Engineering Technician Sr. - Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Group (Water Quality)
Job ID 5788
Location Fayette County
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
SALARY
The minimum salary is $22.994 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 517
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 17, 2025.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to perform sub-professional engineering work in the coordination and inspection of the engineering aspects of new construction, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment plant, traffic, and drainage projects.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
- Ability to write technical reports and project descriptions is preferred but not required
- Ability to use AutoCAD or other computer-aided design software is preferred but not required
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Schedules and conducts field tests, inspections and/or investigations to ensure contractor conformance with the permitted construction documents and/or to collect data that are used to evaluate compliance with Lexington Fayette Urban County Government regulations, procedures and standards
- Reviews invoices and analyzes engineering plans, specifications, documents, estimates, submittals, permits, easement releases and encroachments for proper completion and recording as appropriate
- Creates and issues official communication including notices of inspection and letters of non-compliance, violation, and affidavits of release
- Maintain various databases depending on area of assignment
- Research, analyze data, prepare reports
- Answers questions and concerns from the public, contractors, city council and other LFUCG departments
- Draft and issue permits
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Valid driver's license
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
- Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-3-health-and-wellness-benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
- Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507