Procedures Development Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Procedures Development Specialist II to analyze federal and state laws impacting agency programs and to develop, revise, and implement policies and procedures within the Education & Labor Cabinet.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with policy interpretation, and the ability to prepare guidance and training materials for agency staff. Located in Frankfort, KY with executive branch responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the research, analysis, development, revision, and implementation of agency policies, procedures, administrative regulations, and operational guidance.
• Analyze agency programs, operational processes, statistical data, financial information, and system functionality to identify deficiencies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the agency's subject matter expert by interpreting policies, procedures, statutes, regulations, and administrative requirements.
• Draft and maintain policy manuals, procedural guidance, instructional materials, forms, administrative regulations, state plan content, contract scopes of work, and related documentation.
• Monitor agency programs, provider contracts, reimbursement processes, instructional materials, and financial activities to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Serve as liaison between agency leadership, program staff, state and federal agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Procedures Development Specialist II

Advertisement Closes: 10/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2605059

Pay Grade 14

Salary $4,229.56 Monthly

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

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Hiring Agency: Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location: 500 Mero Street, 1st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforcedevelopment, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinetprovides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, anddisability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor marketneeds and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieveeconomic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses andemployers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.

We are seeking a Procedures Development Specialist II to provide expert assistance in the analysis of federaland state laws and regulations to determine the impact on agency programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the research, analysis, development, revision, and implementation of agency policies, procedures,administrative regulations, and operational guidance. Evaluate federal and state laws, regulations, executivedirectives, and agency priorities to determine programmatic and fiscal impacts, recommend policy changes, andensure compliance with the Rehabilitation Act, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and otherapplicable requirements.
• Analyze agency programs, operational processes, statistical data, financial information, and systemfunctionality to identify deficiencies, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Conduct feasibility studiesand evaluate the impact of proposed policy or procedural changes. Recommend corrective actions to improveprogram effectiveness, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the agency's subject matter expert by interpreting policies, procedures, statutes, regulations, andadministrative requirements. Respond to complex inquiries from agency leadership, field staff, providers,partner agencies, and stakeholders through in-depth research and analysis. Prepare written guidance, policyinterpretations, and recommendations regarding program eligibility, service delivery, fiscal requirements, andoperational procedures.
• Draft and maintain policy manuals, procedural guidance, instructional materials, forms, administrativeregulations, state plan content, contract scopes of work, and related documentation. Developimplementation strategies and training materials to ensure consistent application of new or revised policiesand procedures throughout the agency.
• Monitor agency programs, provider contracts, reimbursement processes, instructional materials, and financialactivities to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, agency policies, and programobjectives. Review technical and statistical reports, identify compliance concerns, and assist management inresolving programmatic and fiscal issues.
• Serve as liaison between agency leadership, program staff, state and federal agencies, service providers,and other stakeholders to facilitate policy implementation and program administration. Participate instrategic planning, budget development, systems improvement initiatives, legislative analysis, and specialprojects designed to improve agency operations and service delivery.
• Perform other duties as required.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) 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 the United States. ELC 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 ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 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 experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field 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 Withrow at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D