Administrative Specialist - Commonwealth of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes 12/5/2024 (7:00 PM EST) 24-07326 Administrative Specialist Pay Grade12 Salary $34,673.04 - $52,010.40 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center 590 Columbia Street Newport, KY 41071 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as facility American Correctional Association (ACA) liaison; gathers, coordinates, compiles andreviews documents for ACA.
• Analyzes ACA documents to determine compliance for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Helps developSOP to ensure compliance with policies.
• Reviews, compiles and prepares operation records and reports.
• Maintains employee training records andrequirements.
• Coordinates training for staff.
• Responds to verbal inquiries from general public and facility staff.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:One year 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 John Ellington at [email protected] or 859-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D