Administrative Specialist Senior

11/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Administrative Specialist Senior

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$40,070.64 - $60,106.80 Annually

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

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Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

1025 Capital Center Drive, 3rd floor
Franktort, KY 40601 USA
THE AGENCY MAY AUTHORIZE THE SELECTED APPLICANT TO TELECOMMUTE. THE AGENCY MAY TERMINATE OR MODIFY THETELECOMMUTING ARRANGEMENT AT ANY TIME.

The 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

• Compiles and research complex information for the Division of Community Services within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) as needed for reports or communications per policies and standard operations processes.
• Drafts correspondence for the Division Director for release to staff and outside agencies concerning the juveniles and Community programs.
• Maintains community files and initiates various complex actions for supervisor’s review and direction.
• Prepares complex personnel and position documents.
• Provides forms to new staff, obtains appropriate signatures and submits appropriately. Maintain semployee personnel files.
• Advises and reviews documents. Follow-up on actions and communicate with appropriate personnel.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of personnel and payroll rules, regs and policies, and disseminates info and materials as needed.
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and policies.
• Research a variety of complex situations in order to provide technical assistance and advice when necessary.
• Receives general directives and adheres to rules concerning distribution and maintenance of same.
• Receives, reviews and records employee time. Enters hours into the payroll system for two pay periods per month.
• Communicate with staff about any information pertinent to payroll and timekeeping activities. Serves as back-up timekeeper.
• Ensures that all applicable information is managed and distributed to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Submits monthly Sick Leave Report. Completes and submits appropriate documents…