Administrative Supervisor

Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Ineligible for Overtime Pay, 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

This position covers the following counties: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon, Trigg, Caldwell, Christian, Todd, Logan, Simpson, Butler, Muhlenberg, Hopkins, Webster, Union, Henderson, Daviess, McLean, Ohio, and Hancock.

Join the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), where we continue to make "Kentucky Proud" by impacting every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances, and well-being daily. This role is within the Office of State Vet's Office, Division of Regulatory Field Services, Disease Surveillance and Control Section.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to Agricultural Inspectors assigned to their area, including testing of livestock, tagging, and quarantine if necessary.
• Inspects stockyards and rendering plants.
• Coordinates poultry testing and surveillance.
• Coordinates deer movements and inspections.
• Develops and approves weekly assignments for each inspector.
• Monitors and approves leave requests, timesheets, and completes performance evaluations on employees.
• Maintains a proficient working knowledge of state and federal regulations enforced by the Department of Agriculture, Animal Health division.
• Coordinates and assists the Office of State Veterinarian in working events.
• Attends and works events and activities assigned by Branch Manager and/or senior leadership.
• Assists in developing and training employees in their area for job-related duties, including emergency responses.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Four years of professional administrative experience.

• Substitute Education for Experience: A master's degree in public or business administration or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute Experience for Education: Additional administrative, business, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements: None

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Optional deferred compensation plans
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Annual leave (vacation and personal)

Pay

Salary: $47,531.28 annually (Pay Grade 15)

Working Conditions

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.