Administrative Specialist Senior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, invites applications for an Administrative Specialist Senior in Breathitt County. Based in Jackson, KY, you will provide high-level administrative support to staff and leadership, handling complex processes and regulatory requirements.

Required education: a bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional administrative experience. This is a full-time, overtime-eligible state position with benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of professional administrative or business experience.
• Additional education substitutes for the required experience.
• Additional administrative, business, research, or clerical experience can substitute for the education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level professional administrative support to internal staff and leadership.
• Oversee intricate processes involving mandated regulations or procedures.
• Adapt to possible changes in work shifts or hours.

Skills

Computer skills

Data research

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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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

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

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 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://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