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12/6/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
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Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
810 Newtown Ct
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Lexington, KY 40511 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 Materials Section Unit as an Administrative Specialist in Fayette County, you’ll have the opportunity to provide professional administrative support for the operations within the Materials Lab.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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://www.e-verify.gov/.
By joining our Materials Section Unit as an Administrative Specialist in Fayette County, you’ll have the opportunity to provide professional administrative support for the operations within the Materials Lab.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Provide professional support to the materials lab staff and the Transportation Engineer Supervisor.
- Maintain organized records and timelines for construction projects and materials sampling.
- Audit and review payroll.
- Handle incoming correspondence with personnel and the public.
- Answer multi-line phone.
- Track all material and equipment usage.
- Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, typing on a keyboard.
- General professional correspondence and retention of records Team oriented, able to work with multiple personality styles.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings
- Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs
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://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 Skylar Hopper at Skylar.Hopper@ky.gov or 502-564-3849.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $2,976 - $4,464
