Administrative Specialist Senior

Advertisement Closes 8/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604118 Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $39,284.88 - $58,927.20 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 Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Road
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides professional support to the facility superintendent in developing, maintaining and implementing various complex programs and activities in a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility.
• Provides professional support to superintendent; gathers and compiles various data, reports and other correspondence to executive and/or management staff for meetings and inquiries. Interprets rules, regulations and policies to facility superintendent and staff.
• Prepares and processes all personnel action requests for the facility, such as performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, etc.; maintains related documents and employee files.
• Provides assistance with personnel issues, worker's comp, EEO, ADA, insurance, and performance evaluations, etc.
• Serves as facility timekeeper; maintains all time and attendance records. Prepares and reviews all timesheets for entry in payroll system.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries.
• Provides assistance with facility training files.
• Serves as back-up to fiscal manager in their absence.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.

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 Paul Adams at pauld.adams@ky.gov or 606-743-3177. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D