Federal Program Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 1/19/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
-00182

Title:

Federal Program Specialist

Pay Grade: 16

Salary: $4,356.96 - $6,535.44 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Rural and Municipal Aid

Location:

200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Department of Rural and Municipal Aid as a Federal Program Specialist in Franklin County, you’ll have the opportunity to administer and support Federally Funded programs for construction projects.

• Independently manage federal program grants to multiple local public agencies
• Monitor and administer budgets and funding for multiple projects
• Meet with Local Public Agencies
• Serve as liaison between Federal Highways, the Office of Local Programs, KYTC Districts, Counties, and Cities regarding federal grant projects.

• Project management
• eMars experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Organizational management

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Four years of professional experience in budget administration, grant administration, financial analysis and/or forecasting, statistical analysis, financial auditing, or a related field. Two years of the required experience must include the preparation, research and planning, budgeting, or administration of state or federal grants-in-aids.
• Substitute EDUCATION for
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  A master's degree will substitute for one year of required experience.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  Additional grant-in-aid related experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

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 Mike Jones es2 or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D