Administrative Officer

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide advanced-level support, manage projects and budgets, and perform research/analysis within a department.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of related experience, with opportunities for substitution as specified. Compliance and policy development are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Six years of related experience.
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education.

Responsibilities

• Creates and submits budget proposals.
• Researches, manages, and administers divisional/departmental programs and projects.
• Assists senior management in daily operations including reporting, drafting communications, scheduling, purchasing and other administrative duties.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, requirements, and standards.
• Assists with the development of administrative and/or public policy.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job

Job description

• The minimum salary is $65,700.96 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 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 523

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide advanced-level administrative and office support; manage projects, information programs and budgets; perform research and analysis within an organizational department or division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Six years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates and submits budget proposals
• Researches, manages, and administers divisional/departmental programs and projects
• Assists senior management in daily operations including reporting, drafting communications, scheduling, purchasing and other administrative duties
• Ensures compliance with regulations, requirements, and standards
• Assists with the development of administrative and/or public policy
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and a background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

CLOSING STATEMENT

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.

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