Engineering Technical Associate

Pay Grade 15 | Full-time | Eligible for overtime pay | 37.5 hours per week

About the role

Join the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) as an Engineering Technical Associate. We are seeking a motivated individual to perform capital construction project management duties. This role involves statewide travel with limited overnight stays required.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital construction projects as an owner’s project manager, from planning and design through execution and closeout.
• Oversee the maintenance of facilities and infrastructure statewide.
• Respond to internal staff requests for facility and infrastructure upgrades by providing technical expertise, performing hands-on work, and managing contracted services.
• Assist internal staff on projects that enhance public access to hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and boating opportunities statewide.
• Coordinate and participate in special engineering, construction projects, and events for KDFWR as directed.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree whose curriculum is approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Four years of engineering-related experience.

• Substitute Education for Experience: Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) recognized by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute Experience for Education: Four years of engineering and/or construction-related experience will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in offices and outside on construction and maintenance projects.
• Work is performed around heavy construction equipment and in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Frequent travel to construction sites is required.

Benefits

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required).
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays.
• Overtime and compensatory time.
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Wellness incentives program.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
• Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services, and education.

Pay

$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 annually

Schedule

37.5 hours per week