What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist Senior position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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5/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Administrative Specialist Senior
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$41,903.76 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
410 W Chestnut Street Chestnut Centre 4th Floor
Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Description
Creating a better, safer Kentucky.
If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of a cohesive team, the Department of Corrections may have a career opportunity for you!
The Division of Probation and Parole is hiring for an Administrative Specialist Senior. This position is primarily an administrative position with the division. This position will assist with all duties associated with the accreditation process for the division. Employees within this position may report to the district supervisor and assistant supervisors.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years 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 Heather Foster at HeatherL.Foster@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
5/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
req77934
Administrative Specialist Senior
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$41,903.76 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
410 W Chestnut Street Chestnut Centre 4th Floor
Louisville, KY 40202 USA
Description
Creating a better, safer Kentucky.
If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of a cohesive team, the Department of Corrections may have a career opportunity for you!
The Division of Probation and Parole is hiring for an Administrative Specialist Senior. This position is primarily an administrative position with the division. This position will assist with all duties associated with the accreditation process for the division. Employees within this position may report to the district supervisor and assistant supervisors.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Communicate with staff and supervisors to coordinate completion of required work.
- Assist with providing information to departmental field staff regarding departmental policy changes and maintenance of accreditation, as well as all departmental compliance records.
- Organize the department’s monthly data collection and maintain accuracy of data input within the agencies data management system.
- Coordinates activities related to American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation, including but not limited to, development and monitoring of operational compliance, review of compliance standards in field offices, and coordinating training and development of field staff regarding ACA requirements.
- Maintain safety reports, documentation, and workplace safety compliance.
- Compile reports and statistical information into a professional report.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence, and present material.
- Ability to compile presentation information into a presentation format and assist with training as required.
- Complete and maintain required training associated with job duties.
- Kentucky Offender Management data base knowledge and process.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Willing to take on additional tasks as assigned.
- Think critically and analyze data.
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Positive and helpful attitude to support the district and division as a whole.
- Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department and division.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years 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 Heather Foster at HeatherL.Foster@ky.gov .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $41,904