Administrative Specialist Senior

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Advertisement Closes 9/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604833 Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually  Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK   Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services Location 275 E Main Street Frankfort, KY 40621 USA Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals committed to providing services to the children and families of the Commonwealth. The Division of Family Support invites you to join the unique opportunity to build an effective and efficient system of care, support, and assistance for Kentucky citizens who need it most. The Administrative Specialist Senior assumes the duty of administrative support in order to optimize workflow procedures in the office. This position provides high level administrative support to the Nutrition Assistance Branch. For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collects and analyzes Electronic Benefits Transactions (EBT) Card Replacement data. Develops and maintains the tracking and administration of applications received for the Simplified Assistance for the Elderly (SAFE) Program. Provides recommendations on complex policies and procedures for fiscal, personnel, equipment, training and budgetary issues. Entering and maintaining Time and Attendance for the Nutrition Assistance Branch (NAB). Provides professional support to all branches within the Division of Family Support. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently and with limited supervision. Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division. The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. CHFS also 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. CHFS 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 CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or.  Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years 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 Nyoka Johnson at or 502-564-3137. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D