What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist - II position at Barren River District Health Department?
The Barren River District Health Department serves the residents and visitors of Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, and Warren counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. BRDHD staff are committed to providing essential public health services in the community. Our mission is to serve our community with a commitment to excellence in quality service by protecting and improving the environment and health of people through prevention, surveillance, education, and partnerships.
The Barren River District Health Department has an opening for either a part-time or full-time Administrative Specialist II, Grade 16 to work at the Warren County Health Department in the Human Resource/Finance Department.
Responsibilities:
- Providing general administrative support such as processing mail and communications, answering phones, scheduling meetings, taking minutes, supporting Board of Health activities
- Maintaining records and filing systems
- Performing data entry
- Handling deposits
- Making travel arrangements
- Distributing KYNECT referrals
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Science or related degree and one (1) year in administrative activities such as fiscal and budgeting activities, personnel and planning or closely related activities
- A high school diploma and six (6) years of experience in personnel activites, fiscal and budgeting activities, office management, or closely related activities may also be considered.
Employee would be expected to work within the normal business hours of 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Those with continued education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, and Human Resources are preferred.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and interested in continued learning or professional development in a related field. This position may have opportunities for increased responsibilities or reclassification based on further education, experience, and organizational needs. Part-time candidates have the potential to transition to a full-time position dependent upon the needs of the agency. Travel to other counties may be required after training is complete; applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. The minimum hourly rate is $19.15. After a successful 6-month probationary period, the employee would receive a 5% increase. Annually, employees receive a board-approved raise.
Applicable for full-time candidates-
- Excellent Health Insurance benefits
- Dental and Vision benefits (individual policies paid for by the agency)
- FSA/HRA options available
- Life insurance policy of $20,000 (paid for by agency)
- Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA)
- Separate Vacation and Sick Leave accrual
- 12 1/2 paid holidays
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We carefully review each application and will reach out directly to candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay: From $19.15 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 37.5 per week
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person