Staff Assistant

1 week ago

Frankfort, KY, United States Commonwealth of Kentucky Full time

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12/15/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-07269

Staff Assistant

Pay Grade17

Salary

$57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

Location Varies, USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serves as a chief administrative support position for the Commissioner of Department of JuvenileJustice (DJJ) in the analysis, formulation and administration of multi divisional monitoring, regulating,planning and manage policies with regard to overall safety, fire, whole body imaging (WBI) and radiationsafety program areas assigned to the department; and performs other duties as required.
  • Serve as Chief Radiation Safety Coordinator for the WBI and Radiation Safety programs. The RadiationSafety Coordinator (RSC) shall ensure the WBI device and x- ray property screening system is registered andcomplies with any applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Performs evaluation of integrated functions aligned with the radiation dose limitations, scheduledmaintenance of WBI devices, respond to emergency cases with the WBI devices, monitor radiation surveys andradiation dosimeters throughout all DJJ facilities.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive safety policy and procedure applying regulations, best practices,and model programs. Support facility occupational safety and health efforts and assist in monitoringresponsibilities of facility Safety Coordinators.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of an assessment program for occupational safety and healthhazards and WBI risks for DJJ statewide. Performs evaluation of integrated functions as they affect DJJsoccupational safety and health hazards and risks to propose program improvements.
  • Develop and monitor related program procedures and training. Interpret regulation and provide technicalknowledge on all areas for the department.
  • Travel is required.


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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Fowler at JohnF@ky.gov or 502-696-5598.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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