Employment Opportunities
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Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference? For more than 80 years, the Frankfort Plant Board has powered our community with the most valuable resources that are essential to enrich the quality of life – electric, water, cable, internet and more.
Because we are neighbors serving neighbors, our employees are committed to provide exceptional service to our customers in Frankfort and surrounding areas. As a municipal utility, we focus on local needs, provide local jobs and return millions of dollars to the local economy.
Disability
Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process, or those needing a job announcement in another format may call (502) 352-4368 or e-mail ahart@fewpb.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Frankfort Plant Board will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, if requested. A written request that includes the accommodation needed is required at time of application.
Equal Opportunity
FPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.
Applications
Applications must be filled out completely and accurately and show clearly that the employment standards listed on the job announcement are satisfied. Information provided is subject to verification. You are responsible for the truth of all statements in your application. Misrepresentation, incomplete or inaccurate entries may result in applicant disqualification, removal from employment consideration or discharge from FPB. It is your responsibility to notify us immediately of any address change so that your record may be updated.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Invitation to Self-Identify for Veterans
Job Openings
Please note new applications have been added:
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability and Invitation to Self-Identify for Veterans
The Frankfort Plant Board is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.
FPB NO LONGER accepts paper applications. All qualified applicants must apply online here to be considered for open positions.
The Kentucky Career Center has a resource center with computers for applicants who do not have access to a computer. Please contact Bruce Quire bruce.quire@ky.gov at the Kentucky Career Center.
Use the link below to view and apply for available opportunities at FPB.
When applying for more than one position, please submit an application for each position you are applying for. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Dispatcher
The Frankfort Plant Board has an opening for a full-time Dispatcher. The successful candidate will assist customers with outage reporting, service questions, disconnects, and technical issues. The successful candidate will receive, transmit, and relay information concerning service outages and activities to, from, and between FPB supervisors, employees, and customers, and 911 center.
Schedule will be a non-traditional work week, which will include some weekends. Shift schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training. Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
We offer $19.89 hourly, plus an excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and membership in the KY Retirement System. All applicants must be able to successfully complete drug screening and background investigation.
IT Software Engineer
The Frankfort Plant Board has an opening for a full-time IT Software Engineer. The successful candidate under general direction will be responsible for assisting with the design, writing, testing documents, and maintenance of software.
Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, plus two years of related experience. Additional directly related work experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year- for -year basis.
Compensation will be based on qualifications. We offer an excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and membership in the KY Retirement System.
Account Executive
The Frankfort Plant Board has an opening for a full-time Account Executive. The successful candidate is responsible for administering the sales of ad insertion for the Cable Advertising accounts. The successful candidate is responsible for establishing new client accounts as well as maintaining existing client accounts, creating and coordinating sales packages, coordinating the production and completion of commercials, producing and maintaining schedules in support of Frankfort Plant Board marketing initiatives.
Qualified applicants must have a High school or GED, plus 5 years of directly related experience. Experience with ad sales and ad sales reporting software is preferred.
We offer an excellent earnings opportunity through commissioned sales with a $20,000, yearly base salary; and a great benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and membership in the KY Retirement System. All applicants must be able to successfully complete drug screening and background investigation. Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.
Water Engineer II
The Frankfort Plant Board has an opening for a full-time Water Engineer. The successful candidate under general direction will perform professional engineering functions to the water distribution and water treatment departments. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to the public, plant board departments, and contractors.
Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Registration as a professional engineer licensed in the state of Kentucky registration as an EIT within six months of employment date. If licensed in another state, the ability to obtain the registration through reciprocity within six months from the date of hire. Position is subject to after hour trouble calls to support water operations.
We offer an excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Compensation will be based on qualifications.
Job Openings Advertised
Current job openings are also advertised at least once in the Sunday edition of The State Journal (Frankfort, KY publication), Cable 10's Bulletin Board on channel 10 and on this website.
If you are interested in an advertised opening, please apply during the dates and times specified in the advertisement. If there is no deadline date / (open until filled) is advertised, apply as soon as possible for the best opportunity to be considered for the position.
Wages and Benefits
The Plant Board offers competitive wages (based upon individual qualifications) and an excellent benefits package which includes membership in the KY Retirement System, Deferred Compensation, Life, Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Vacation & Sick Leave.
Organizations that Refer Candidates
If your organization refers job seekers to employers, and you would like to request that we notify your organization of job openings at Frankfort Plant Board, please contact us.
We’ll include your organization on our job notifications mailing list.
Or through US postal mailing to:
Betty Jo Readnower | Human Resource Generalist
Tel: 502-352-4372 | Fax: 502-227-4118 | breadnower@fewpb.com
Frankfort Plant Board | 151 Flynn Ave | P.O. Box 308
Frankfort, KY 40602