Administrative Specialist Senior

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, is seeking an Administrative Specialist Senior for the Department of Highways in Breathitt County, Jackson. The role provides high-level administrative support to leadership and oversees intricate processes and mandated procedures, with duties including time entry, reporting, records management, and data analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience; flexibility regarding shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Enter time in KHRIS system.
• Assist with reports and data requests.
• Provide administrative support to the Branch Manager.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Analyze data and develop reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Research and data organization

Communication skills

Flexibility in shifts/hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

KHRIS

Job description

Advertisement Closes 8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604402

Administrative Specialist Senior

Pay Grade 13

Salary $3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 473 Hwy 15 S, Jackson, KY 41339 USA

Description

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

By joining our Department of Highways, District 10, Project Delivery and Preservation II Branch as an Administrative Specialist Senior inBreathitt County; you’ll have the opportunity to provide high level professional administrative support tointernal staff and leadership related to the agency’s business operations and perform duties in the oversightof intricate processes such as activities involving mandated regulations or procedures.

Holders of the Administrative Specialist Senior position will complete tasks such as:

• Work in Kentucky Human Resource Information System (KHRIS) to enter time.
• Assist with reports.
• Provide administrative support to the Branch Manager.
• Maintain records and databases.
• Analyze data and develop reports.

Ideal Candidate will have experience in:

• Computer skills.
• Research and organizing data.
• Communication skills.
• Flexible due to the possible change in work shifts or hours.

Benefits and Perks:

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years 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 Crystal Mapel at [e-mail] or 502-764-0037.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D