Advertisement Closes12/22/2024 (7:00 PM EST)24-07741Administrative Specialist SeniorPay Grade13Salary$3,390.24 - $5,085.44 Monthly Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans AffairsLocation926 Veterans DriveHanson, KY 42413 USADescriptionThe 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 Resource Department 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 providing guidance related to policy interpretation to employees and staff.
- Communicates frequently with other staff, residents, and visitors for instructions and information.
- Assists Human Resources with time entry into KHRIS for employee base of 160 employees and performs statistical analyses as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky'sVeterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.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.):NONEWorking ConditionsIncumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.Probationary PeriodThis 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 ...@ky.gov or 270-###-####.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D