Engineering Technician Sr (Sewer Line Maintenance - Water Quality)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $23.339 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 517

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 11, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform sub-professional engineering work in the coordination and inspection of the engineering aspects of new construction, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment plant, traffic, and drainage projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in a related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• Ability to write technical reports and project descriptions is preferred but not required
• Ability to use AutoCAD or other computer-aided design software is preferred but not required
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Schedules and conducts field tests, inspections and/or investigations to ensure contractor conformance with the permitted construction documents and/or to collect data that are used to evaluate compliance with Lexington Fayette Urban County Government regulations, procedures and standards
• Reviews invoices and analyzes engineering plans, specifications, documents, estimates, submittals, and permits
• Creates and issues official communication including notices of inspection and letters of non-compliance, violation, and affidavits of release
• Maintain various databases depending on area of assignment
• Research, analyze data, prepare reports
• Answers questions and concerns from the public, contractors, city council and other LFUCG departments
• Provides technical support for crew equipment, inventory and training needs
• Draft and issue permits
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid driver's license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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