Administrative Specialist Senior

Final date to receive applications: 3/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Job Number: 26-00949

Position:
Administrative Specialist Senior

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $3,491.98 Monthly

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency:
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Vehicle Regulation

Location:

1655 Delaware Crossing, Independence, KY 41051 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on the people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services, as well as 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 Independence Section as an Administrative Specialist Senior in Kenton County, you will have the opportunity to provide high-level professional administrative support to internal staff and leadership related to an agency’s business operations. This position performs duties in the oversight of intricate processes, such as activities involving mandated regulations or procedures, comprehensive research, or collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform research investigations and issuance of driver licenses, permits, and identification cards maintaining complex driving history records.
• Compile daily reports and train new employees.
• Review and process non-United States citizens applications.
• Perform customer services for all agencies, state and federal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Customer service with phone and walk-in services.
• Basic accounting skills, collecting, and processing money.
• Leadership abilities, working as an individual and as a team.
• Program management and creating reports of office procedures.

• 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.

This position is sitting at a desk and could have minimal lifting and travel with overnight stays.

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 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:

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

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

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 Kathy Greer er or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D