Engineering Technical Associate

Final date to receive applications

9/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604209

Engineering Technical Associate

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources

Location

1 Sportsmans Lane

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Join us in the exciting, innovative and rewarding environment of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) as an Engineering Technical Associate! We are seeking a motivated individual to perform capital construction project management duties. Desired candidates will have a working background in the construction industry coupled with strong organizational management. Job duties include statewide travel with limited overnight stays required.

• Manage capital construction projects as an owner’s project manager, from planning and design through execution and closeout.
• Oversee the maintenance of facilities and infrastructure statewide.
• Respond to internal staff requests for facility and infrastructure upgrades by providing technical expertise, performing hands‑on work, and managing contracted services.
• Assist internal staff on projects that enhance public access to hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and boating opportunities statewide.
• Coordinate and participate in special engineering, construction projects and events for KDFWR as directed.

• A 37.5 hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree whose curriculum is approved by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Four years of engineering related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) that is recognized by the Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Four years of engineering and/or construction related experience will substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Work is typically performed in offices and outside on construction and maintenance projects. Work is performed around heavy construction equipment and in all kinds of weather conditions. Travels to construction sites frequently.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D