Administrative Branch Manager

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4/29/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01776

Administrative Branch Manager

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$52,283.52 - $78,425.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

1711 Twilight Trail

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services believes our employees are the most important asset and is committed to improving health and providing needed resources to our most vulnerable citizens throughout Kentucky. In addition, the Division of Facilities Management is responsible for ensuring that the available financial and social resources can be provided adequately and efficiently.

We are fully cognizant of the mission and commitment to serve those in our local and remote communities of our state. CHFS strives to deliver quality service and support for those CHFS agencies located in our leased and owned buildings across the Commonwealth.

The ideal applicant leads by example, is attentive to staff and customers' needs, promotes continuous improvement, provides clear expectations, understands the importance of delegation and accountability, and works well in a fluid and fast-paced environment.

Come join us!

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Train, assign, provide direction, review work products, provide feedback, and evaluate staff performance.
• Provide guidance and information to the agencies regarding capital construction, IT, and equipment project implementation.
• Prepare and/or review status reports for management, Office of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (OLRA), Finance, and Legislative Research Commission (LRC) on all projects.
• Work with the state's accounting system, eMars, to monitor project expenses.
• Coordinate and develop the Cabinet's six-year Capital Plan in conjunction with each agency and management.
• Oversee all work for each agency to ensure any capital project is being established, completed, and is within budget.
• Coordinate the KBUD entries for Facilities Management Branch and Leasing Design Branch.
• Coordinate and prepare the Real Property Closing Package. Review and maintain Branch policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Knowledge of all Microsoft Suite products.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills in person and via technology.
• Experience with PPATS and EMARS is a plus.
  
  

CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888.897.7781, or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

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 Jamie Whiteside at jamiel.whiteside@ky.gov or 502-564-7722.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D