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Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit)
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5/13/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit)
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$53,570.16 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Economic Development | Office of the Secretary
Location
500 Mero St 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging job creation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breaking success with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for its accomplishments. Would you like to help us build on that momentum? The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED), Office of the Secretary (OAS) is seeking an Executive Administrative Secretary to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to Cabinet Executive staff. This position will perform a variety of duties in support of our economic development team.
This fast-paced role offers interesting work and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the Commonwealth’s growing economy, working alongside economic development team members including experienced professionals and leaders. We offer an excellent work culture in a collaborative environment where we support and encourage each other to succeed.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience may be substituted. We are most interested in qualified individuals who have confidence in their own abilities and welcome the chance to learn and grow. Those who enjoy reviewing what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.
Summary of Duties:
This fast-paced role offers interesting work and the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to the Commonwealth’s growing economy, working alongside economic development team members including experienced professionals and leaders. We offer an excellent work culture in a collaborative environment where we support and encourage each other to succeed.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience may be substituted. We are most interested in qualified individuals who have confidence in their own abilities and welcome the chance to learn and grow. Those who enjoy reviewing what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.
Summary of Duties:
- Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to Cabinet Executive staff.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, events and appointments, and prepare travel documentation as necessary.
- Oversee file management and organization across executive staff team.
- Transcribe, draft, proofread and revise correspondence.
- Answer and screen calls and manage email and calendar.
- Handle incoming mail - sorting, logging, and distributing. Coordinate outgoing mail with all departments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in administration, secretarial, economic development, or government services, or a related field is preferred.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in administration, secretarial, economic development, or government services, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jeanne Darby at jeanne.darby@ky.gov or 502-782-2002.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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