This highly responsible position involves administrative and technical responsibility for all engineering activities associated with County government, oversite of county related utility activities, and development and implementation of the County’s geographical information system (GIS). This position plans, supervises, and coordinates these activities subject to the direction of the reporting authority. This position requires an extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the ability to plan and coordinate the work of others. Reviews and approves civil engineering construction and private development engineering plans and documents for conformance to county design and construction standards, codes and ordinances. Evaluates design of erosion control, storm drainage, streets, sidewalk and other infrastructure needed for development. When necessary and in coordination with the road supervisor, coordinates and supports activities related to the county road system to include maintenance, replacement of drainage systems and construction work on the county road system. Administers the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Serves as the FEMA Floodplain Coordinator.

Major Essential Duties
• Serve as program manager for the county’s MS4 permit and storm water management program. Produce reports and submit appropriate applications or other documentation as required by federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure the county’s compliance with all minimum control measures (MCMs).
• Review all development plans, including subdivisions for compliance with all County requirements, involving roadways, storm drainage, stormwater management, floodplain regulations, MS4 compliance and other construction details as appropriate.
• Serves as the FEMA Floodplain Coordinator and administers requirements as outlined in the Hardin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance No. 254, Series 2007 as amended.
• In coordination with the road supervisor, review roads for short and long range planning, bridge replacement, drainage, construction for private and commercial developments for the county.
• Work closely with the Planning and Zoning Department on plat reviews, growth management and other interrelated issues.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with his/her peers in the various federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Manage and supervise development review and construction inspection operations to achieve goals within available resources.
• Conduct pre-application and pre-construction conferences and explain permit conditions and requirements.
• Conduct inspections of work-in-progress and ensures projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and standards.
• Coordinate activities between various departments and divisions of county government as directed by the County Judge/Executive and/or reporting authority.
• Respond to questions and complaints from the public concerning drainage, private construction, and other related issues. Recommend changes to the County Judge/Executive, the reporting authority, and the Planning and Zoning Director in reference to the public works standards as they apply to private development.
• Provide technical, administrative, and other support and/or advice to the County Judge/Executive, Fiscal Court, reporting authority and county department supervisors concerning engineering related issues.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Plan and organize workloads and staff assignments; train, coach and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and directs changes as needed.

Minor Essential Duties
• Represent the county at public meetings and hearings as required. Represent the county at civic activities and community events as directed by the County Judge/Executive and/or reporting authority.
• Be politically sensitive to matters of public interest to create and maintain a solid, effective working relationship with the general public, business leaders, consultants, and government officials.
• Perform general civil engineering work for capital improvement projects depending on development workloads and trends, including the design of small-scale county government projects.
• Execute or oversee administrative tasks and/or special projects as assigned by the County Judge/Executive and/or reporting authority.
• Apply for Federal, State, and local grants as necessary and/or required.

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Five years of engineering experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Registered Professional Engineer license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Please visit our website at https://hcky.org/ to apply.