Executive Staff Advisor

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5/29/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02130

Executive Staff Advisor

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 | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 E Main Street, 4W-F

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Description

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

The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven individual to help lead and support the workforce behind Kentucky’s behavioral health, substance use, and developmental and intellectual disability services system. This leadership role is an opportunity to shape organizational culture, strengthen workforce development, and support employees dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and resilience of Kentuckians across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Coordinate human resources functions and activities for the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Research and analyze human resources related issues and draft correspondence on behalf of the Department.
• Coordinate department level efforts relating to state and contract personnel actions.
• Liaise with BHDID facilities and contract agency partners.
• Complete reports for Office of Human Resources Management.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Human resources experience in areas including but not limited to: workforce development, employee relations (grievances, investigations, conflict management, mediation, etc.), compensation, contract staffing, organizational development, employee performance evaluations and employee benefits.
• Strong organizational and time management skills – can organize information systematically; establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Written and oral communication abilities – present ideas in clear, concise and objective manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, managers, employees, and external partners.
• Ability to analyze workforce trends, interpret policies and regulations, and implement data-informed human resources strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
  
  

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (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 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 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: Four years of administrative or management experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, management, 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.

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 Jennifer Moore at jenniferc.moore@ky.gov or 502-782-6117.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D