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Federal Program Specialist (FFTL)

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Frankfort, KYFull-time / Temporary$5,445.66–6,666.08/moSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$5,445.66–6,666.08/mo
Location
Frankfort, KY
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Federal Program Specialist supports accounting, contracting, and compliance efforts related to federal infrastructure funds received by the Energy & Environment Cabinet. The role reviews reporting documentation, conducts site visits, provides technical assistance, and helps contractors understand compliance guidelines. This federally funded, time-limited position may include telecommuting at the agency’s discretion and requires intermittent travel throughout Kentucky.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Davis Bacon/Buy America ActOrganizationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeFour Years Professional ExperienceTwo Years Grant Administration ExperienceMaster's Degree or One Year ExperienceAdditional Grant-in-Aid Experience or Bachelor's Degree

Full job description

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11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605799

Federal Program Specialist (FFTL)

Pay Grade16

Salary

$5,445.66 - $6,666.08 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE 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

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Office of Administrative Services

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

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

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page:https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Management as a Federal Program Specialist in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to support accounting, contracting and compliance efforts in relation to federal infrastructure funds received within the Cabinet.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the 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.

Holders of the Federal Program Specialist position will complete tasks such as:

  • Review reporting documentation to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

  • Perform site visits and providing technical assistance with project specific guidelines.

  • Assist contractors with necessary information and guidelines to ensure compliance with Davis Bacon/Buy American requirements.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills: (optional)

  • Various federal compliance guidelines.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

  • Davis Bacon/Buy America Act knowledge and experience.

  • Strong organization skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This position will require intermittent travel throughout the Commonwealth.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC 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. EEC 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 EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 orhttps://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 professional experience in budget administration, grant administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, financial auditing, or a related field. Two years of the required experience must include the preparation, research and planning, budgeting, or administration of state or federal grants-in-aids.

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

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional grant-in-aid related experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katie Crocker [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605799 - Federal Program Specialist (FFTL)) or 502-782-0733.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

How this job compares

Set against the 2,857 open Compliance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$5,445.66–6,666.08/mo
  • US median$113–185K/yr1,946 salary ranges
  • US median$24–29/hr156 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Compliance jobs in Kentucky and 2,857 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Compliance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,438 postings).
Education
1,212 of the 2,857 open Compliance jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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