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7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2603380
Procedures Development Specialist I (FFTL)
Salary
$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
275 E Main St
Description
Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Division of Maternal and Child Health and play a vital role
in supporting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, one of the Commonwealth’s most
impactful public health initiatives. We are seeking two motivated professionals who are passionate about
improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children across Kentucky. In these positions, you
will collaborate with local agencies, provide guidance on program policies and procedures, contribute to the
development and enhancement of program resources, and help shape the future of WIC services through research,
analysis, and continuous improvement efforts. https://dhs.gov/e-verify
Provides technical assistance by phone, email, or in person to WIC participants, state staff, local
agencies, and others.
Provides information and interpretation of policies and procedures regarding the complex WIC Program,
the Management Information System (MIS) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) systems.
Assists in the development and implementation of new and innovative approaches to solving system issues
and makes recommendations for policy and procedural modifications.
Performs research and analyzes the impact of new federal and state laws and regulations on the automated
WIC system.
Reviews, records, and reports for compliance with regulatory and policy standards.
Writes, reviews, and updates policies and procedures for the WIC Program Manual related to the WIC MIS
and EBT systems.
Provides assistance for user access, set-up, and operation of the automated WIC system.
Runs, reviews, and analyzes system reports.
Ability to multitask while maintaining quality standards.
Attention to detail, organization, time management, analytical thinking, and active listening and
observation skills are necessary.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people
of diverse backgrounds and in various settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient use of computers, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook for daily tasks.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Debra Houk at Debra.Houk@ky.gov or 502-564-2907.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
