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Administrative Specialist Senior Commonwealth of Kentucky - 3.2 Hopkinsville, KY Job Details Full-time $40,070.64 a year 4 days ago Qualifications Visitor query response Report writing Mail distribution Mid-level Administrative experience Employee attendance management Bachelor's degree Mail management Mail processing Clerical experience Time & attendance systems Full Job Description Advertisement Closes 9/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604974 Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $40,070.64 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides professional administrative support to facility staff in the review, evaluation, development and implementation of the agency's activities. Compiles and maintains reports. Interprets and applies procedures. Participates in management team meetings. Serves as facility timekeeper by preparing and maintaining all time and attendance records for time entry. Responds to verbal and written inquiries from facility staff and the general public. Opens and sorts incoming mail and distributes to appropriate staff. Prepares release packets for youth. Coordinates youth graduation activities upon completing treatment phase. 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

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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 Greg Lundy at or 270-250-2899. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D