What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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5/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01919
Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$53,570.16 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Economic Development | Office of the Secretary
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging job creation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breaking success with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for its accomplishments. Would you like to help us build on that momentum? The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED), Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking an Executive Administrative Secretary to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel within the Office of Legal Services. This position will perform a variety of duties in support of our busy legal team.
This fast-paced role offers interesting work and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the Commonwealth’s growing economy, working alongside economic development team members including experienced professionals and leaders. We offer an excellent work culture in a collaborative environment where we support and encourage each other to succeed.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience may be substituted. We are most interested in qualified individuals who have confidence in their own abilities and welcome the chance to learn and grow. Those who would enjoy looking at what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.
Summary Of Duties
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in administration, secretarial, legal, economic development, or government services, or a related field is preferred.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in administration, secretarial, legal, economic development, or government services, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
This position works a regular Monday – Friday schedule, 37.5 hours per week. Primarily office-based with hybrid (Up to 2 days remote) work schedule available after six-month probationary period contingent upon job performance and operational needs.
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 Jeanne Darby at jeanne.darby@ky.gov or 502-782-2002.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
5/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01919
Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$53,570.16 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 Economic Development | Office of the Secretary
Location
500 Mero Street, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging job creation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breaking success with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for its accomplishments. Would you like to help us build on that momentum? The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED), Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking an Executive Administrative Secretary to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel within the Office of Legal Services. This position will perform a variety of duties in support of our busy legal team.
This fast-paced role offers interesting work and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the Commonwealth’s growing economy, working alongside economic development team members including experienced professionals and leaders. We offer an excellent work culture in a collaborative environment where we support and encourage each other to succeed.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience may be substituted. We are most interested in qualified individuals who have confidence in their own abilities and welcome the chance to learn and grow. Those who would enjoy looking at what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.
Summary Of Duties
- Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel within the Office of Legal Services.
- Assist in collection of incentive applications and materials, and draft incentive agreements and related documents assigned to Office of Legal Services. Manage background checks through coordination with other assigned staff.
- Monitor economic development-related legislative committees and subcommittees for actions taken or considered and review materials in advance to notify and schedule meetings for General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Review bills introduced and passed by the General Assembly relevant to Cabinet and provide tracking functions of said bills.
- Assist General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in preparing required reporting, both federal and state, relative to Cabinet functions. This will include Federal and State reporting compliance as well as any additional annual reports required.
- Assist General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in regulatory management, filing any new regulations and continuing to monitor hearing schedule and other requirements for finalizing said regulations. Assist with any related revisions and coordination with the Regulations Compiler.
- Process legal bills submitted by outside counsel promptly and track payments for services to individual law firms with CED contracts.
- Oversee intake of Open Records Requests submitted to the Open Records email inbox. Update Open Records Request (ORR) tracking sheet for intake and response to open records requests.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in administration, secretarial, legal, economic development, or government services, or a related field is preferred.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in administration, secretarial, legal, economic development, or government services, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
This position works a regular Monday – Friday schedule, 37.5 hours per week. Primarily office-based with hybrid (Up to 2 days remote) work schedule available after six-month probationary period contingent upon job performance and operational needs.
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 Jeanne Darby at jeanne.darby@ky.gov or 502-782-2002.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $53,570