Administrative Specialist

Final date to receive applications

8/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location

500 Mero St

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Are you interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of this Commonwealth? The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Electrical, Support Section is seeking an Administrative Specialist. This position is responsible for providing administrative support for the statewide Electrical program. Specifically, reviewing Electrical License and permit applications in accordance with regulation.

• Reviews renewal applications for the Electrical licensing and certification program.
• Processes permit applications.
• Interprets laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to agency staff and public.
• Answers calls to the Division of Electrical main phone line.
• Monitors and responds to phone messages left in the Electrical Inbox.
• Processes payment transactions to apply towards the appropriate fee.

• Experience reviewing and processing applications.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Organizational Skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you as part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!

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 Katelyn Smith th or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D