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Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Bowling Green, KYFull-time$3,035.5–4,464.04/moSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$3,035.5–4,464.04/mo
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks an Administrative Specialist to provide office support, compile budget reports, manage timekeeping and payroll, assist with contract duties, and handle reception and customer interactions for the Project Delivery and Preservation I Branch in Warren County.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelTypingProfessional CorrespondenceRecord RetentionTeam OrientedPublic InteractionMultitasking

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeOne Year Professional Administrative or Business Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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10/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605211

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade12

Salary

$3,035.50 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

900 Morgantown Road

Bowling Green, KY 42101 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 Project Delivery and Preservation I Branch as a Administrative Specialist in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to provide administrative assistance to maintenance and construction crews while providing customer service support for visitors of the office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional support to the section office staff and maintenance units

  • Compile reports and summaries of budgetary information

  • Provide timekeeping and payroll support to the section

  • Help the section supervisor perform contract administrative duties

  • Assist with reception of persons directly and indirectly through multiple ways of communication

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • 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

  • Public interaction skills

  • Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively

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

This position requires sitting at a desk, walking to copier, bending to file documents, cleaning the office, receiving and distributing mail , etc.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

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.

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 orhttps://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 Jennifer Kline [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605211 - Administrative Specialist) or 270-716-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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