Tire Derived Fuel Consultant - FY27 & FY28

The Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management, is seeking a Tire Derived Fuel Consultant to assist with the administration of the scrap tire management program, including developing markets for waste tire derived products. The consultant will track TDF usage in Kentucky, maintain relationships with TDF users, and forecast potential changes in TDF usage. They will also assist in promoting new TDF markets and growth of existing ones, gather and analyze data on waste tire generation, and support the preparation of the Cabinet's annual Waste Tire Report. The consultant will provide guidance and assistance on general waste tire management issues and perform feasibility studies, market assessments, and logistical planning for TDF projects. • Assist with the coordination and execution of the Crumb Rubber and Rubber Modified Asphalt Grants • Assist Recycling and Local Assistance personnel with waste tire collection events • Provide subject matter expertise as needed • Track TDF usage and maintain relationships with TDF users • Forecast potential changes in TDF usage • Promote new TDF markets and growth of existing ones • Gather and analyze data on waste tire generation • Support the preparation of the Cabinet's annual Waste Tire Report