Administrative Specialist

Advertisement Closes 5/15/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02151 Administrative Specialist Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 374 New Bethel Church Road Fredonia, KY 42411 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of the DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist position. This position will perform administrative office support duties to facilitate details for management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare and draft various correspondence to include manuals, records, memos, and other records. Maintain filing system according to set procedure. Schedule appointments. Provide general information to institutional staff. Interpret procedures and regulations for the completion of daily work. Review documents according to set procedure. Order and track office supplies. Answer incoming phone calls. The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to multi-task, ability to work under pressure concerning deadlines, be detail oriented, have excellent communication and telephone skills, be organized, and be a team- player. 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 Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov . An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job