What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Specialist position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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9/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604576
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab
Location
2400 Russellville Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA
Description
Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If you answered YES then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community WSH is a State acute care, adult psychiatric facility, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides in-patient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Western Kentucky who have severe mental illness. Every employee is part of our caring and competent team committed to excellent in behavioral healthcare for our patients and we have an opening for an Administrative Specialist to join our team.
A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for these positions.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
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Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year 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 Tracy Buttram at tracyb.buttram@ky.gov or 270-889-2829.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
9/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604576
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab
Location
2400 Russellville Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA
Description
Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If you answered YES then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community WSH is a State acute care, adult psychiatric facility, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides in-patient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Western Kentucky who have severe mental illness. Every employee is part of our caring and competent team committed to excellent in behavioral healthcare for our patients and we have an opening for an Administrative Specialist to join our team.
A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for these positions.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Performs inventory of patient belongings upon patient's admission to the facility.
- Maintains a database of patient belongings and retrieves the belongings at time of discharge.
- Assists Discharge Coordinator when needed and serves as backup when discharge facilitator is absent.
- Mails patient belongings if necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal soft skills
- Team-oriented
- Ability to lift heavy objects
For more information on E-Verity, 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://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year 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 Tracy Buttram at tracyb.buttram@ky.gov or 270-889-2829.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $35,712 - $53,568