Administrative Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 7/3/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $3,174.44 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Location:

200 Mero St, Frankfort, KY 40622 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 the Division of Driver's Licensing as an Administrative Specialist in Franklin County, you will provide high-level professional administrative support to internal staff and leadership related to the agency’s business operations.

• Review and analyze complex applications by screening original legal documents presented for vetting identity to determine eligibility to obtain identification by , Permit or Driver’s license.
• Assist customers in reviewing and processing any documents acceptable to provide a service in the KY driver’s license information system in determining a driver’s status for issuance.
• Provide professional customer service by phone, email, and face-to-face services.
• Process fees and complete daily reconciliation reports.

• Experience with phone and face-to-face customer service.
• Experience with collecting money and providing a service.
• Experience with data management in processing systems.
• Experience providing training to subordinates.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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

The position is sitting at a desk and could have minimal lifting and travel with overnight stays.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D