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7/18/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-04068
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$33,662.88 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
Adair Youth Development Center
401 Appleby Drive
Columbia, KY 42728 USA
DescriptionThe 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.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Provides professional administrative support to facility staff in the review, evaluation, development and implementation of the agency’s activities.
Compiles and maintains reports.
Interprets and applies procedures; participates in management team meetings.
Serves as facility timekeeper by preparing and maintaining all time and attendance records for time entry.
Responds to verbal/written inquiries from facility staff and the general public. Opens/sorts incoming mail and distributes to appropriate staff.
Prepares release packets for youth; coordinates youth graduation activities upon completing treatment phase.
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year 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.
Once you submit an online application, what should you expect? Here are a few notes: The time period for receiving more information about your application status varies widely; however, if you have been selected as a potential candidate that news will typically arrive within 4-6 weeks.
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The Administrative Specialist performs routine to advanced clerical and administrative office duties such as answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, data processing, and bookkeeping to contribute to an efficient office operation in support of management or specialized program.
An administrative specialist is a job title commonly associated with a secretary or an administrative assistant, but specialists often have additional responsibilities, such as managing events and administrative projects.
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