Environmental Engineer Technologist II
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10/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
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Environmental Engineer Technologist II
Pay Grade15
Salary
$5,324.48 - $6,060.44 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection
Location
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Are you committed to protecting the environment and improving air quality in Kentucky? If so, we're interestedin 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 airresources, the Division for Air Quality issues permits that contain all applicable requirements for theseimportant manufacturing facilities.
We currently have an opening for an Environmental Engineer Technologist II. This position is in the ChemicalSection 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 partof a collaborative team. The preferred candidate will have experience with environmental permitting orcompliance, time management and decision-making skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communicationskills. This position will provide you with the opportunity to work across branches within the Division andwith the regulated community.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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 technicalassistance to applicants and Division staff.
- Performs air quality analyses including mathematical dispersion modeling of emission sources.
- Attends necessary training.
If you are interested in being part of an organization that protects human health and the environment, comejoin us at the Division for Air Quality!
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Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Two years of environmental engineering related experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for 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.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Frequent travel throughout the state may be required.
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 Dakota Ross at [click to reveal email address] or 501-782-6479.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D