Commonwealth of Kentucky

Office Support Assistant

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $26k - $39k/yr  •  Hanson, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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7/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603313

Office Support Assistant

Pay Grade
08

Salary

$2,168.40 - $3,252.60 Monthly 

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156 bed long term care facility located in
beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,
preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving those who have served? We are currently seeking a
conscientious, motivated individual to join our team as an Office Support Assistant to provide professional
support to the Western Kentucky Veterans Center Nursing Department.

We are committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing
compassionate care. The candidate will be assigned to perform a variety of office support duties for an
assigned nursing unit.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Processes documents and communicates decisions to others.
  • Checks, maintains and provides detailed information in person, by telephone or electronic mail.
  • Maintains and prepares records such as time or attendance for the assigned unit.
  • Drafts correspondence as required by the Nursing Administrators.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Exceptional problem solving skills.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s
Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-
supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
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 typically work 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 Meagan Shannon at meagan.shannon@ky.gov or 270-322-3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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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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