Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Data Entry, Driver's License, Engineering, Land Development, Land Surveying, Mergers and Acquisitions, Network Administration/Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Water Quality Testing
Engineering Technician Principal - Construction Management Group (Water Quality)
SALARY
The minimum salary is $25.987 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 519
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, June 29, 2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to coordinate, inspect, and oversee engineering projects related to new construction, drainage and/or sanitary sewers. This classification may also supervise one or more crews of subordinate engineering technicians.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associates degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in related field
- Four (4) years of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Observes construction and conducts inspections of capital, private sector land subdivision, and commercial development projects for conformance with construction documents, design specifications, and regulatory standards
- Coordinates and oversees engineering projects to include project schedules and activities, costs, invoice review, evaluation of contractors work, problem resolution, and other duties as necessary
- Collects land survey field data and produces related plans, designs, and drawings, as assigned
- Maintains proper communication with other departments, divisions, businesses, and citizens; represents the Division and LFUCG at applicable internal and external meetings
- Performs data entry, reporting, and other administrative duties as necessary
- Maintains Survey Monument Network, as assigned
- Reviews and researches plans, plats, and deeds; negotiates acquisitions and performs closings, as assigned
- Creates and issues official communication documents to include letters of non-compliance, violations, and affidavits of release
- Supervises, trains, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned subordinate technicians
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid Drivers License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- May be required to enter confined spaces.
Maybe subject to callback duty or occasional evening or weekend work as assigned or during emergencies. - 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.
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