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8/21/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-04999
Administrative Specialist Senior
Pay Grade13
Salary
$3,390.24 - $5,085.44 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
926 Veterans Dr
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156 bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic Administrative Specialist Senior to work in ourAdministrative Department. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet ourcommitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides professional support to the Administrator, Assistant Administrator, and the Human ResourceDepartment in developing, implementing and maintain various programs and projects.
- Plans and organizes administrative functions for the Administrator, Assistant Administrator.
- Provides administrative support for facility leadership and supervisory staff as well as providingguidance related to policy interpretation to employees and staff.
- Communicates frequently with other staff, residents, and visitors for instructions and information.
- Assist Human Resources with time entry into KHRIS for employee base of 160 employees and performsstatistical analyses as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Minimum Requirements
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 LaDonna Scott at or 270-322-3566.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D