Transportation Engineer Supervisor
Commonwealth of Kentucky · Allen, KY, US
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Transportation Engineer Supervisor
Pay Grade
18
Salary
$5,271.84 - $7,907.74 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
5118 KY 1428
Allen, KY 41601 USA
Allen, KY 41601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both 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 economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our District 12, PD&P Branch II, Prestonsburg Section as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Floyd and Martin County, you’ll have the opportunity to supervise employees in maintenance and construction activities.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-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 (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and 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 a steady paycheck and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application.
By joining our District 12, PD&P Branch II, Prestonsburg Section as a Transportation Engineer Supervisor in Floyd and Martin County, you’ll have the opportunity to supervise employees in maintenance and construction activities.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Oversees the work of transportation maintenance crews and construction inspector crews.
- Plans, schedules, and supervises the work and activities of engineering crews on major projects under development, review, construction, or maintenance.
- Organizing and conducting meetings in the planning, construction and maintenance of projects.
- Develops and maintains project or program documentation.
- Meets with local property owners and officials to discuss highway road conditions and needs.
- Must be licensed professional engineer by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure.
- Must have two years of engineering experience in addition to that required for licensure as a professional engineer.
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication skills. Public Speaking in small and large settings.
- Teamwork
- 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.
- Work is performed in the office and in the field.
- In the office, work will involve sitting at a desk and moving about the office to collaborate with other employees.
- In the field, there will be risks associated with existing project locations, such as live traffic, and also construction sites, such as moving equipment and material.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-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 (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and 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 a steady paycheck and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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 Mary Westfall-Holbrook at maryw.holbrook@ky.gov or 606-433-7791.
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