Administrative Specialist III

Advertisement Closes: 06/28/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Grade 19 Salary: $22.81 - $28.36 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Fleming County Health Department Summary: This incumbent performs tasks relating to the administrative support requirements of the agency such as office management, fiscal and budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, personnel matters and similar administrative responsibilities, interpretation of organizational policies and standards. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Jennifer Gulley at View email address on click.appcast.io. Description: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. This incumbent performs tasks relating to the administrative support requirements of the agency such as office management, fiscal and budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, personnel matters and similar administrative responsibilities, interpretation of organizational policies and standards. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Option 1: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Science or related degree and two (2) years in administrative activities such as fiscal and budgeting activities, personnel and planning or closely related activities. - OR - Option 2: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Science or related degree and two (2) years in administrative activities such as fiscal and budgeting activities, personnel and planning or closely related activities EXPERIENCE: (N/A) SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE EDUCATION: Education in the subjects listed above will substitute for the experience on a year for year basis not to exceed five (5) years. EXPERIENCE: (N/A) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) (None) POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION. Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the agency by reading appropriate policy notices/interpretations or related materials and attending training session, directs all health department purchasing activities, coordinates major equipment purchases and service contracts, administers the drug and alcohol testing program, directs all maintenance activities for the health department’s buildings and grounds, plans, schedules and determines work priorities of subordinate personnel based on experience level and current work volume and manages routine administrative functions for the agency, prepare financial reports, assists with agency budgets, personnel and fiscal duties, and may supervise non-professional level support staff. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies. DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2006 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022 THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. 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