What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procedures Development Specialist I (FFTL) position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2603380
Procedures Development Specialist I (FFTL)
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 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 | Department for Public Health
Location
275 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Division of Maternal and Child Health and play a vital role in supporting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, one of the Commonwealth’s most impactful public health initiatives. We are seeking two motivated professionals who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children across Kentucky. In these positions, you will collaborate with local agencies, provide guidance on program policies and procedures, contribute to the development and enhancement of program resources, and help shape the future of WIC services through research, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ideal candidates are analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and problem-solvers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful difference in public health. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support families and strengthen nutrition services statewide, we encourage you to apply.
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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 the 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Key Job Responsibilities
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, 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
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Debra Houk at Debra.Houk@ky.gov or 502-564-2907.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2603380
Procedures Development Specialist I (FFTL)
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 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 | Department for Public Health
Location
275 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Division of Maternal and Child Health and play a vital role in supporting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, one of the Commonwealth’s most impactful public health initiatives. We are seeking two motivated professionals who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children across Kentucky. In these positions, you will collaborate with local agencies, provide guidance on program policies and procedures, contribute to the development and enhancement of program resources, and help shape the future of WIC services through research, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ideal candidates are analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and problem-solvers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful difference in public health. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support families and strengthen nutrition services statewide, we encourage you to apply.
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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 the 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Key Job Responsibilities
- Provides technical assistance by phone, email, or in person to WIC participants, state staff, local agencies, and others.
- Provides information and interpretation of policies and procedures regarding the complex WIC Program, the Management Information System (MIS) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) systems.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new and innovative approaches to solving system issues and makes recommendations for policy and procedural modifications.
- Performs research and analyzes the impact of new federal and state laws and regulations on the automated WIC system.
- Reviews, records, and reports for compliance with regulatory and policy standards.
- Writes, reviews, and updates policies and procedures for the WIC Program Manual related to the WIC MIS and EBT systems.
- Provides assistance for user access, set-up, and operation of the automated WIC system.
- Runs, reviews, and analyzes system reports.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining quality standards.
- Attention to detail, organization, time management, analytical thinking, and active listening and observation skills are necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and in various settings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient use of computers, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook for daily tasks.
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, 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
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Debra Houk at Debra.Houk@ky.gov or 502-564-2907.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $39,285 - $58,927