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6/28/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Administrative Specialist Senior
Salary
$3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Finance & Administration Cabinet | KY River Authority
Location
Remote Work Station
Description
The Kentucky River Authority (KRA) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Specialist
Senior to provide professional administrative and clerical support to agency leadership and staff. This
position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient office operations and advancing the agency’s mission of
serving the citizens of the Kentucky River Basin.
Provide administrative support to agency management and staff.
Answers and direct phone calls, emails, and other communications.
Schedule meetings and coordinate event logistics.
Prepare correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, and other documents.
Maintain agency records and files in accordance with established procedures.
Order and manage office supplies and equipment.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Experience with eMARS and eMARS reporting.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
37.5-hour work week promoting work-life balance.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Affordable health insurance with optional vision and dental coverage.
Life insurance benefits.
Participation in the Kentucky Retirement Systems program.
Wellness incentive program.
Professional training and career development opportunities.
Optional deferred compensation program (401(k) and 457 plans).
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 Jennie Wolfe at jenniem.wolfe@ky.gov or 502-564-2866.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
