Administrative Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 10/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Title:

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade: 12

$3,035.50 - $4,464.04 Monthly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

900 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our District 3 Accounts as an Administrative Specialist in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to provide administrative assistance to maintenance and construction crews while providing customer service support for visitors of the office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide professional support to the section office staff and maintenance units
• Compile reports and summaries of budgetary information
• Provide timekeeping and payroll support to the section
• Help the section supervisor perform contract administrative duties
• Assist with reception of persons directly and indirectly through multiple ways of communication

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and typing on a keyboard
• General professional correspondence and retention of records
• Team oriented, able to work with multiple personality styles
• Public interaction skills
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Additional position information

This position requires sitting at a desk, walking to copier, bending to file documents, cleaning the office, receiving and distributing mail, etc.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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. KYTC 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 KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

EDUCATION: 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

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

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 Jennifer Kline ne or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D