Administrative Specialist Senior

Final date to receive applications

8/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2603823

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$3,551.88 - $4,910.60 Monthly

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

Location

174 Ball Park Road

Harlan, KY 40831 USA

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the Commonwealth.

Looking for employment in a fast-paced office environment? The Division of Mine Safety (DMS) is hiring an Administrative Specialist Senior in Harlan County. This position will provide high-level professional administrative support to the Branch Manager in implementing and maintaining various complex programs, projects, and activities.

Holders of the Administrative Specialist Senior position will complete tasks such as:

• Apply statutes and regulations applicable to the drug-free program.
• Maintain and enter data into shared office files.
• Serve as Branch Time Administrator, Pro Card holder, and Special Project Coordinator.
• Receive and process payments for mine licensing, drug vouchers and testing.
• Review, compile, and prepare mine licensing information to ensure compliance with the state mine licensing requirements, draft exam notices, and process enrollments for testing.
• Order supplies, complete vehicle reports.
• Compile data for special reports, travel vouchers and gas well permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will ideally have a combination of the following skills:

• Communications Skills.
• Organizing Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Time Management.
• Teamwork.
• Initiative.
• Decision Making Skills.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC 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 the U.S. EEC 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 EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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 Ernest Hawkins kins or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D