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Transportation Engineer I
Pay Grade16
Salary
$5,686.20 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways
Location
3923 Madison Pike
Covington, KY 41017 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
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 which support that delivery. To provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our District 6 Burlington Section as a Transportation Engineer I in Kenton County, you'll have theopportunity to perform professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction and maintenance ofhighways, structures, or facilities. Manages and oversees activities of transportation engineering projectswith minimal phases and limited scope of work. Reviews and approves transportation engineering documents andperforms other duties as required.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee activities of engineering projects and programs with multiple phases and larger scopes ofwork and approve engineering documents as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Designs or coordinates theplanning and, or, design of transportation facilities in accordance with the department's policies, proceduresand standards and in accordance with federal rules and regulations.
• Interprets project plans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors,consultants, materials suppliers and property owners.
• Reviews and investigates complaints of property ownersand local officials.
• Travel throughout an assigned area or throughout the District for the purpose of conferring on technicaland operational problems with contractors, material suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmentalengineers and county maintenance and special operations crews.
• Makes routine and final inspection andacceptance of construction and maintenance projects.
• Interprets and drafts professional and technical papers and reports.
• Reviews planning studies and makesrecommendations for alternative solutions. Makes recommendations concerning the planning or design oftransportation facilities and related work.
• Reviews requests for repairs, makes estimates, determines expenditures of funds for transportationprograms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Required be a licensed as professional engineer.
• Experience working on strict deadlines.
• Experience in working on transportation engineering projects.
• Organizational, Communication, and Computer Skills.
• Completing estimates.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee Wellness programs.
• Paid leave and paid holidays.
• First day health insurance coverage.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits.
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 I-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 I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
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 theKentucky 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 requires 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 Karen.Kinman@ky.gov or 859-341-2700.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D