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Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Frankfort, KYFull-time$3,237.88/moSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$3,237.88/mo
Location
Frankfort, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks an Administrative Specialist in its Division of Driver’s Licensing to provide professional administrative support to staff and leadership. The role supports agency business operations by reviewing identity documents and applications, assisting customers with driver’s license services, providing customer service, and processing fees and reconciliation reports.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Application ReviewIdentity Document ScreeningCustomer ServiceFee CollectionData ManagementTraining

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeOne Year Professional ExperienceAdditional Education or Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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11/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605812

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade12

Salary

$3,237.88 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Vehicle Regulation

Location

200 Mero St

Frankfort, KY 40622 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 Division of Driver's Licensing as an Administrative Specialist in Franklin County, you'll have the opportunity to provide high-level professional administrative support to internal staff and leadership related to the agency's business operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Review and analyze complex applications by screening original legal documents presented for vetting identity to determine eligibility to obtain identification by ID, Permit or Driver's license.

  • Assist customers in reviewing and processing any documents acceptable to provide a service in the KY driver's license information system in determining a driver's status for issuance

  • Provide professional customer service by phone, email, and face-to-face services.

  • Process fees and completes daily reconciliation reports

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • Experience with phone and face-to-face customer service.

  • Experience with collecting money and providing a service.

  • Experience with data management in processing systems

  • Experience providing training to subordinates.

Benefits and Perks:

  • 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.

Additional position information

The position is sitting at a desk and could have minimal lifting and travel with overnight stays.

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 1-9 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 1-9.

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 Kelly Douglas [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605812 - Administrative Specialist) or 502-782-8432.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

How this job compares

Set against the 5,434 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$3,237.88/mo
  • US median$55–74K/yr723 salary ranges
  • US median$19–27/hr1,819 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 86 open Administrative Support jobs in Kentucky and 5,434 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (2,053 postings).
Education
145 of the 5,434 open Administrative Support jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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