Staff Assistant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Frankfort, KY

1d • $5,990 - $7,333 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and 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.

By joining the Office of the Reclamation Guaranty Fund as a Staff Assistant in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where you will coordinate the activities of stakeholders engaged in the implementation and admiration of the Kentucky Reclamation Guaranty Fund (KRGF). The KRGF is a revolving, interest-bearing account that provides financial assistance to the Cabinet in the event that permit-specific reclamation bonding is insufficient to complete reclamation on a mine site.

Requirements

• Experience working in databases such as the SMIS
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
• The ability to research and interpret statutes and regulations
• Experience administering the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA)
• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
• Six years of administrative or management experience.
• A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief administrative support advisor responsible for maintaining the Surface Mining Information System (SMIS) database.
• Serve as the KRGF Information Technology (IT) Team Leader and liaison ensuring vital programmatic and financial information is accurate.
• Process annual and quarterly payments made to the KRGF.
• Determine permits that are eligible for late fees and penalties; issue late notices and monitor payments.

What This Job Offers

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