What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Branch Manager position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02847
Administrative Branch Manager
Pay Grade 16
Salary
$52,283.52 - $70,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture
Location
111 Corporate Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Would you like to work in an agency that has a daily impact on every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances, and well-being? Then you should apply for a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), where we continue to make "Kentucky Proud"!
We are looking for a Administrative Branch Manager in our, Office of Agricultural Marketing, Education and Outreach Division, Agricultural Education Branch.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional administrative experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in public or business administration or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business or research 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. Minimal travel may be required.
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 Bethany Mattingly at bethany.mattingly@ky.gov or 502-782-4125.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02847
Administrative Branch Manager
Pay Grade 16
Salary
$52,283.52 - $70,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture
Location
111 Corporate Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Would you like to work in an agency that has a daily impact on every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances, and well-being? Then you should apply for a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), where we continue to make "Kentucky Proud"!
We are looking for a Administrative Branch Manager in our, Office of Agricultural Marketing, Education and Outreach Division, Agricultural Education Branch.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Oversee the supervision and implementation of all staff and programs within the Agricultural Education Branch with the Mobile Science Activity Centers (MSAC) to assure economical and efficient operations. Authorize overtime and leave, evaluates the performance of subordinates.
- Directly communicate with schools on implementation of the MSAC and attends visits throughout the year to monitor staff and equipment and to provide feedback.
- Oversee the implementation of the MSAC including but not limited to: create and review lessons based on data and feedback, ensure maintenance has been completed as scheduled, maintenance and care of equipment within the Branch is kept in good condition, communication with booked schools and groups is maintained.
- Review and compile annual data report of the MSAC to provide to the department and invested groups including overseeing data collection from each MSAC Coordinator, a review of the MSAC experience from schools and groups and inventory of materials utilized. Provide insight for growth in the program based on data, seeks opportunities to modernize the experience for students, teachers, and other groups.
- Communicate with key partners in the MSAC experience which may include hosting workshops and sessions at conferences or professional development, reporting results from the annual report, social media campaigns for school sign-ups, new lesson releases, etc.
- Provide support to the Director for state-wide agricultural education initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional administrative experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in public or business administration or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business or research 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. Minimal travel may be required.
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 Bethany Mattingly at bethany.mattingly@ky.gov or 502-782-4125.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $52,284 - $70,000