Commonwealth of Kentucky

Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $39k/yr  •  Kentucky (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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11/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605947

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,854.56 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

200 Road To Justice

West Liberty, KY 41472 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 Department of Corrections is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. This position will provide professional support to the Programs Office within the institution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Answer Incoming phone calls.
  • Prepare and draft various correspondences 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 procedures.
  • Order and track office supplies

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 Regina Setters at reginak.setters@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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