Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance with—

Dental and vision options

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 3 Accounts in Warren County, seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support to maintenance and construction crews and to assist visitors. Responsibilities include compiling budget reports, payroll support, and contract administration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional experience. The position is full-time, with standard office duties and E‑Verify participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional administrative, business, research, or clerical experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to the section office staff and maintenance units.
• Compile reports and summaries of budgetary information.
• Provide timekeeping and payroll support to the section.
• Help the section supervisor perform contract administrative duties.
• Assist with reception of persons directly and indirectly through multiple communication channels.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade: 12

Salary

$3,035.50 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

900 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our District 3 Accounts as an Administrative Specialist in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to provide administrative assistance to maintenance and construction crews while providing customer service support for visitors of the office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide professional support to the section office staff and maintenance units
• Compile reports and summaries of budgetary information
• Provide timekeeping and payroll support to the section
• Help the section supervisor perform contract administrative duties
• Assist with reception of persons directly and indirectly through multiple ways of communication

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and typing on a keyboard
• General professional correspondence and retention of records
• Team oriented, able to work with multiple personality styles
• Public interaction skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Additional position information

This position requires sitting at a desk, walking to copier, bending to file documents, cleaning the office, receiving and distributing mail, etc.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and, or, clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Kline at [e-mail] or 270-716-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D