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Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Columbia, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
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6/15/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02724

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$3,174.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Vehicle Regulation

Location

363 Office Park Dr Ste 200

Columbia, KY 42728 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Columbia Regional Driver License Section as a Administrative Specialist in Adair County, you’ll have the opportunity to join our Division of Driver Licensing as an Administrative Specialist. You will have the opportunity to provide professional support to the division head, office or unit in the development, implementation and maintenance of various programs, projects and activities of various programs, projects or activities.

Summary Of Responsibilities

  • Perform research investigations and issuance of driver licenses, permits and ID cards for complex driving history records.
  • Maintain all output logs
  • Review and process Non-US Citizens applications
  • Perform customer services for all agencies, State and Federal

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

  • Customer service professional with phone and walk in services
  • Basic accounting skills, collecting and processing money
  • Leadership abilities, working as an individual and as a team
  • Program management and creating reports of office procedures

Benefits And Perks

  • Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Employee wellness programs.

Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) The position is sitting at a desk and could have minimal lifting and travel with overnight stays.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 U.S. KYTC 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 KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact 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 Chris Sharp at chris.sharp@ky.gov or 270-691-9659.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $3,174

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