Administrative Officer

General Description

The purpose of this classification is to provide advanced-level administrative and office support; manage projects, information programs and budgets; perform research and analysis within an organizational department or division.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Six years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

Essential Functions

• Creates and submits budget proposals
• Researches, manages, and administers divisional/departmental programs and projects
• Affords assistance to senior management in daily operations including reporting, drafting communications, scheduling, purchasing and other administrative duties
• Ensures compliance with regulations, requirements, and standards
• Affords assistance in the development of administrative and/or public policy
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates
• Performs related work as assigned

Special Requirements

• All positions require drug testing and a background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

How to Apply

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

Closing Statement

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

Contact Information

For further information, call, email or visit:

• Human Resources
• 200 East Main St.
• Lexington, KY 40507
• Phone: (859) 258-3030
• Email: jobs@lexingtonky.gov