Administrative Supervisor

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks an Administrative Supervisor to lead the Office of State Vet's Regulatory Field Services, covering multiple counties. The role oversees inspectors, coordinates tests and surveillance, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position includes staff development and on-site supervision within a full-time executive-branch framework. Education requires a bachelor's degree and four years of professional administrative experience; a master's degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Four years of professional administrative experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Year-for-year substitution rules for education/experience are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to Agricultural Inspectors and coordinates testing and surveillance activities.
• Monitors and approves leave, timesheets, and conducts evaluations.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations enforced by the department.
• Coordinates and assists Office of State Veterinarian at events and activities.
• Assists in developing and training staff for job duties including emergency responses.

Skills

Administrative experience

Supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Administrative Supervisor

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $47,531.28 Annually

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

Hiring Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture

Location: Location Varies
This position covers: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon, Trigg, Caldwell, Christian, Todd, Logan, Simpson, Butler, Muhlenberg, Hopkins, Webster, Union, Henderson, Daviess, McLean, Ohio, and Hancock counties.

Would you like to work in an agency that has a daily impact on every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances,and well-being? Then you should apply for a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), wherewe continue to make "Kentucky Proud"!

We are looking for a Administrative Supervisor, in Office of State Vet's Office, Division of Regulatory FieldServices, Disease Surveillance and Control Section 1.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct supervision to Agricultural Inspectors assigned to their area to includetesting of livestock, tagging, and quarantine if necessary. Inspects stockyards and renderingplants. Coordinates Poultry testing and surveillance. Coordinates Deer movements and inspections.Develops andapproves weekly assignments for each inspector.
• Monitors and approves leave request, timesheets, and completes performance evaluations onemployees.
• Maintains a proficient working knowledge of the state and federal regulations that Departmentof Agriculture, Animal Health division enforce.
• Coordinates and assists Office of State Veterinarian in working events. Attends and worksevents and activities assigned by Branch Manager and/or senior leadership.
• Assists in developing and training of employees in their area for job related duties includingemergency responses.

We provide a complete benefits package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, vision anddental insurance, optional deferred compensation plans, paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave (vacationand personal).

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional administrative experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in public or business administration or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business or research 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 Mark Woolums at [e-mail] or 502-782-5903.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D