Deputy City Engineer

The City of Shelbyville is accepting applications for a full‑time deputy city engineer.

General Duties
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Under the general supervision of the city engineer/public works director, the responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: assisting and supporting the city engineer/public works director to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate all public works and engineering activities and programs for the city; supervising and supporting the stormwater/engineering technician and engineering/GIS technician; assisting with emergency operations and roadway traffic control in the event of snow, flooding, storms, or downed debris;

and enforcing the overall policies and procedures of public works and engineering projects.

Education and Experience Qualifications
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Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or comparable field; and five years of directly related experience. Two years in a supervisory capacity preferred, but not required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
: A knowledge of technical drafting skills, practices, and methods including but not limited to storm drainage systems, streets, and erosion/sediment control; knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase I or II Municipal Stormwater permit requirements; knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of permit processing and engineering plan review; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances relating to stormwater design, environmental protection, Best Management Practices (BMPs), NPDES, water quality standards, and critical area protection;

knowledge of erosion and sediment control (ESC) BMPs for construction projects; knowledge of Low Impact Development (LID) methods relating to stormwater quality designs; the ability to analyze stormwater infrastructure design, construction, and mitigation; the ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and designs; the ability to review engineering computations related to design of stormwater conveyance, water quality, and research and development facilities;

knowledge of general computer applications, stormwater software, computer aided drafting and design software, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); the ability to use office software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the ability to solve problems and work as a part of a team; the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively, both orally and in writing; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officers and employees, contractors, government agencies, and the general public.

Salary Information: $76,908 - $96,110 annually, based on experience. Excellent benefits package.
Final date to receive applications: 01/29/2026

Applications can be obtained at city hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) or downloaded from our website at  Applications and any additional documentation to demonstrate qualifications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
29, 2026, in order to be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a complete, signed application. Call  for questions. E.O.E./A.D.A.

Jennifer Herrell
City Engineer/Public Works Director
787 Kentucky Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065