Wherever you travel in Kentucky, you are never far from one of our 45 Kentucky State Parks, some of the top State Parks in America. Each Park has its own unique attributes, from shorelines to majestic mountains, from winding caves to enchanting woodlands.
Kentucky State Parks have resorts with lodges, cottages, and restaurants; recreational parks with camping and picnic areas; and historic sites that preserve our past.
Kentucky Department of Parks is dedicated to the stewardship of our outdoor natural and recreational resources. We are seeking 2 Engineering Technical Associates to join our Division of Facilities Management Planning and Design Branch. We're specifically looking for a self-motivated, energetic individual to work with our professional, team-oriented individuals who share in the successes, learn from the challenges, and provide a supportive, growing, and welcoming atmosphere.
We offer a great package of EMPLOYEE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY BENEFITS, including:
- A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off (Sick and Vacation) plus paid Holidays
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Complimentary Park familiarization visits for you and family
- Parks gift shop discounts
- Training/career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Lots of employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Supervises, coordinates, reviews, and when required inspects consultants or crews in the design and construction of regional or statewide engineering related projects
- Observes smaller project scopes, such as, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural projects, roof repair and replacement projects; parking lot construction or renovation; minor building renovations; restroom renovations and upgrades; swimming pool renovations and upgrades; exterior repairs and restorations; minor structural modifications to repair a structural defect; demolition of existing buildings; minor building code compliance updates that are limited in nature; and small scale fit-ups of existing buildings
- Manages projects to include duties such as, writing the scope of work, hiring contractors, and overseeing the project completion. Develops and maintains project documentation Assists in development of proposed plans and drawings.
- Develops and maintains project documentation. Assists in development of proposed plans and drawings.
- Plans, oversees, evaluates and monitors progress of project construction tasks, reviews certification of tests and inspections, scheduling, project cost estimates and revisions and related engineering duties
If this Career seems exciting to you please apply to Ky State Parks for this position.