Staff Assistant

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4/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01922

Staff Assistant

Salary

$5,990.16 - $7,188.68 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Office of Administrative Services

Location

300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources while ensuring responsible, environmentally conscientious use of the Commonwealth’s natural assets. We help families connect with nature, preserve Kentucky’s natural heritage, and support innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that strengthen the state’s economy.

Are you detail-driven, organized and ready to make an impact behind the scenes of critical state government activities. The Office of Administrative Services is seeking a Staff Assistant to play a key role in ensuring compliance, accountability and efficiency across essential administrative functions.

As the Staff Assistant in the Executive Director's Office, you will support high level operations by:

• Compiling and analyzing detailed performance metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Serving on various internal compliance and review processes to include outside employment, educational assistance, and federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement reviews.
• Reviews draft policy documents and makes recommendations to executive leadership team.
• Once policy changes are made, ensures they are posted to internal Sharepoint site for cabinet employee reference.
• Serve as lead contact for cabinet travel requests which includes the coordination, review and approvals to ensure compliance with regulations and cabinet policies.
• Review and approvals of cash deposits as lead contact for the cabinet.
• Ensures vendor compliance regarding audit requirements of federal law 2 CFR 200.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• eMARS and EBI reporting experience.

EEC 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 the U.S. EEC 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 EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

EEC offers strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join our team and help shape the future of Kentucky’s environmental stewardship. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

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 David Dooley at David.Dooley@ky.gov or 502-782-2566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D