Administrative Specialist Senior

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10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

ID 2605312 Job Title Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $54,095.28 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK More Details on State Employment Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training Location 755 Industrial Road Madisonville, KY 42431 USA Description The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) is seeking an energetic and dynamic professional to serveas an Administrative Specialist Senior in the West Field Section at the Madisonville Field Academy inMadisonville, Kentucky. This position provides high-level administrative support to the Training Operations Division, internal staff,and client law enforcement agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational,analytical, and planning skills, along with dependability, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiplepriorities, and a commitment to meeting deadlines. The Administrative Specialist Senior collaborates withinternal teams, law enforcement clients, and agency leadership to support compliance with state and agencyregulations and procedures. Responsibilities and Duties Serves as a liaison between supervisor and client agency heads, collaborating with multiple sectionsthroughout the agency in planning, organizing, and managing information resources in support of the agencymission, training goals, and objectives. Identifies issues preventing registration and provides guidance toclients. Enters corrected and updated documentation across multiple agency training database systems. Reviews,processes and verifies all documentation related to training course areas are accurate for permanent records. Communicates with clients to resolve issues and provides detailed information for problem resolution. Audits course folders for completion and discrepancies and documents such. Ensures documentation iscompliant with agency policy. Interprets agency and department policies for assigned section(s) and clients. Performs other duties as required. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong customer service and record keeping skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing records and documentation. Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Experience working with databases, electronic records systems, or training‑management systems. Additional and Supplemental Information Maintain a valid driver’s license. Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology. Spend a major portion of time using a computer. Travel required (state vehicle provided). Benefits Package Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time First day coverage health insurance with optional health reimbursement account State‑paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage Retirement (If not previously retired from KPPA) Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of backgroundinvestigation. 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. Contact If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sean McKinney at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky