Transportation Engineer Specialist - Frankfort, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Description

Advertisement Closes 5/13/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Transportation Engineer Specialist Pay Grade18 Salary $6, - $7, Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Division of Highway Design, Quality Assurance Branch as a Transportation Engineer Specialist inFranklin County, you'll have the opportunity to review, analyze, and perform intermediately complex engineeringactivities and work to obtain and develop professional engineering techniques.

Holders of the Transportation Engineer Specialist position will complete tasks such as:

Coordinates activities and provides technical expertise for project teams in complex safety performanceevaluations, value engineering studies, and post construction reviews.

Interprets, writes, and recommends complex reports, correspondence, and technical papers.

Coordinates activities of quality assurance measures and provides expert technical assistance toconstruction professionals in the interpretation of plans, specifications, policies, and procedures asestablished by the Division of Highway Design.

Coordinates with agencies such as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), other state agencies, and other KYTC Divisions on various QualityAssurance Programs

Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:

Excellent communication skills both verbally and through writing.

Understanding of the project development process.

Excellent writing skills through emails and technical documents.

Knowledgeable of the KYTC software and programs

Desired candidates should possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

Required to understand the policies and procedures for highway project development.

Required to be able to prepare, assemble, and present materials to various audiences.

Additional position information:

Travel will likely be required for this position

Spend a major portion of time using a computer.

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 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 or .

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 look forwardto reviewing your application. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four 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 Licensure for 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 Licensure for 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: 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