Deputy Director of Water Quality

SALARY

The minimum salary is  $105,963.52 annually. This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours. Pay Grade 533

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 3, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Director of Water Quality in managing the operations of the Division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor¿s degree in engineering

Eight (8) years of related experience, where at least two (2) years must be in a supervisory/management capacity

Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Director in management of the work functions for four operational units and four professional units in the execution of municipal wastewater and stormwater utility services

Act on behalf of the Director when assigned

Serves as a member of the division's management team by participating in strategic planning for existing and future staffing, equipment, materials needs and overall direction of the division

Provide functional direction to consulting firms employed by the division

Develop and issue task orders, review and approve invoices and progress reports

Troubleshoot complaints from residents and elected officials regarding wastewater or stormwater services and programs

Work with the Director to coordinate division activities with state, federal and court ordered requirements.

Review and analyze Consent Decree and NPDES permit requirements to verify division's compliance with regulatory requirements and schedules

Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Professional Engineer License issued by the State of Kentucky; those with an equivalent license issued by another state, must obtain licensure in the State of Kentucky within the six (6) month probationary period.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through  lexingtonky.gov/jobs  and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION ,  but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.  Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

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 depo sit  is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030 Website:  lexingtonky.gov/jobs E-mail:  jobs@lexingtonky.gov

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