Administrative Specialist

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Elizabethtown, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Highways, District 4, Project Delivery and Preservation Branch I is hiring an Administrative Specialist in Hardin County. The role provides professional administrative support to the 90 construction and maintenance employees of Project Delivery and Preservation Branch II, including the Transportation Engineer Branch Manager and District 4 leadership team.

The position maintains accounting and payroll records for two Construction Section offices and five county units, serves as a liaison among the public, section offices, and county units, and organizes and documents routine meetings with internal staff and contractors. The position primarily performs duties in an office setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• No special age, licensure, or regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented, self-motivated, quality-focused, and interested in personal development.
• Professional attitude, excellent communication skills, and advanced computer skills.
• Prior experience in highways, construction, general trades, or a maintenance administrative role.
• Prior experience with requisitioning, payroll, timesheets, answering trouble calls, and incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prior customer service and/or public service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support to the Transportation Engineer Branch Manager and the District Four Highway Office leadership team.
• Enter and maintain accounting and payroll records for two Construction Section offices and five county units.
• Answer telephone calls and act as a liaison between the public, section offices, and county units.
• Plan, organize, execute, and document routine meetings between internal staff and contractors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off.
• Rewarding career as a public servant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level