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6/22/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2602894
Staff Assistant
Pay Grade
17
Salary
$5,316.16 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development
Location
500 Mero Street, 1st Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce
development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet
provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and
disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.
It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market
needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieve
economic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses and
employers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Staff Assistant to serve as a chief administrative support to the Executive Director of the
Vocational Rehabilitation program.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides administrative and technical support for the State Rehabilitation Council. Coordinates quarterly
meetings, facilitates strategic planning activities, and supports federally mandated council responsibilities. - Assists in preparing agendas, supporting committee work, and ensuring
completion of required council activities, including public hearings and advisory functions.
- Provides administrative and program development support to the Executive Director for the federally mandated
- State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation services. Ensures statewide VR goals and strategies
align with federal requirements to maintain funding. Supports executive
decision-making, program operations, compliance, and statewide service delivery systems.
- Interprets, analyzes, and disseminates federal regulations, RSA guidance, and sub-regulatory policy. Provides
technical assistance to division leadership and program staff regarding regulatory requirements
and implementation. Ensures consistent statewide interpretation and
application of federal VR program rules and guidance.
- Serves as primary staff support to the Executive Director. Prepares briefing materials, analyzes complex
programmatic issues, coordinates executive communications, and supports decision-making related to
multi-divisional program operations. Assists in the development of
administrative policies, budgeting considerations, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Assists division directors in developing, revising, and implementing VR program policies and procedures in
accordance with federal and state regulations. Evaluates policy effectiveness and supports continuous
improvement efforts across program areas. Ensures alignment between policy
development and operational implementation.
- Serves as liaison to the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) on statewide VR compliance. Coordinates
federal reporting, prepares performance and caseload reports, and supports monitoring and technical
assistance. Collaborates with the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) and partners to support statewide
service integration and program
effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be
required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be
required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and
requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while
employed and after employment ends.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) 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 United States. ELC 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 ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Six years of administrative or management experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, management, or research experience 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. 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
