Engineering Technician Principal - Construction Management Group (Water Quality)

Engineering Technician Principal - Construction Management Group (Water Quality) Salary: Minimum $25.987 per hour . Eligible for overtime (non-exempt). Pay Grade 519. Filing deadline: 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 Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of college education in a 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 contractor's 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 Driver's License. Special Requirements May be required to enter confined spaces. Possibly subject to call-back 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. Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to non-discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr