Environmental Engineer Technologist II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

1d • $5,324 - $6,060 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you committed to protecting the environment and improving air quality in Kentucky? If so, we’re interested in YOU! The work we do at the Kentucky Division for Air Quality has a direct impact on the health, welfare, and economic security of all Kentuckians. To ensure that economic growth occurs while preserving existing air resources, the Division for Air Quality issues permits that contain all applicable requirements for these important manufacturing facilities. We currently have an opening for an Environmental Engineer Technologist II. This position is in the Chemical Section of the Permit Review Branch, which issues permits for chemical manufacturing and compounding plants, petroleum refineries, plastics production, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas facilities, and pulp/paper mills. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and an independent worker but still enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. The preferred candidate will have experience with environmental permitting or compliance, time management and decision-making skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position will provide you with the opportunity to work across branches within the Division and with the regulated community.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Two years of environmental engineering related experience.
• A master's degree in engineering approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental permitting or compliance
• Time management and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex engineering reviews of permit applications.
• Performs complex pollutants of concern engineering calculations.
• Coordinates and oversees large projects under design, development, or review.
• Provides technical assistance to applicants and Division staff.
• Performs air quality analyses including mathematical dispersion modeling of emission sources.
• Attends necessary training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level