Here’s 10 of the most interesting government jobs open now in Kentucky and what they pay
From the commonwealth’s Department of Parks to the Cabinet for Health & Family Services, state agencies in Kentucky are looking to hire for a wide variety of positions.
As of Thursday afternoon, the commonwealth’s job listing site had more than 390 opportunities posted within 100 miles of the Lexington area. Here are 10 of some of the most unique, interesting government jobs available in Kentucky.
Artist II
Hiring agency: Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet; Kentucky Department of Parks
Salary: $2,383.56 to $3,531.14 per month
Location: 131 1/2 Holmes St., Frankfort, KY 40601
Some of the job duties for this position include:
“Design lay out work using a combination of typography, visual arts and layout techniques to produce balanced, focused and symmetrical signs, banners, displays, logos and other products for use for Parks, and other governmental agencies and private industry. Software used includes Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Aspire Vectric for the CNC router.
Program, setup, maintain and operate computerized CNC router using the PC operated controller to produce 2D and 3D signage using HDU foam board, MDF board and redwood blanks.”
This job listing closes at 8 p.m. Sept. 17.
Exceptional Children Consultant
Hiring agency: Education & Labor Cabinet; Department of Education
Salary: $3,230.84 to $5,169.46 per month
Location: 300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601
Here are some of this position’s responsibilities:
“Accurately interpret and enforce Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding federal laws, state regulations and policies for school districts.
Support the evaluation, planning & development of appropriate educational programming for students with disabilities.”
This job listing closes at 8 p.m. Sept. 17.
Cook I
Hiring agency: General Government Cabinet; Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary: $12.122 to $13.72 per hour
Location: 100 Veterans Drive, Radcliff, KY 40160
“The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. Our mission is to Serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.
The Cook I position is responsible for ensuring nutritious meals are prepared for our residents.”
The job application for this position closes at 8 p.m. Sept. 17.
Forester
Hiring agency: Energy & Environment Cabinet; Department for Natural Resources
Salary: $37,901.82 to $51,269.52 per year, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Varies, Graves County
The forester’s duties include:
“Preparing Forest Management Plans for Landowners
Conducting Timber Stand Improvements
Providing Technical Assistance for Cost Share Programs
Performing Forestry Education and Public Outreach
Participating in Wildland Fire Management and Related Activities”
This job listing closes at 8 p.m. Sept. 20.
Laboratory Surveyor
Hiring agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services; Office of Inspector General
Salary: $41,872.56 to $62,033.52 per year, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Varies
Responsibilities may include:
“Inspect/Investigate health/social care facilities/services to determine compliance violations with state/federal regulations. Primary focus in laboratories.
Prepares comprehensive reports and submits complete/correct paperwork.
Provides consultation/technical assistance/interpretation to providers.
Extensive travel required.”
This job listing is open until 8 p.m. Sept. 20.
Charitable Gaming Compliance Officer II
Hiring agency: Public Protection Cabinet; Department of Charitable Gaming
Salary: $3,491.65 per month
Location: Varies
“The Department of Charitable Gaming (DCG) provides a regulatory framework allowing charitable gaming to thrive as a viable fundraising mechanism. The department helps to ensure the productivity of charitable gaming through appropriate regulation, oversight and education.
The Compliance Officer II position conducts in-depth investigations of charitable gaming organizations and facilities to determine compliance with charitable gaming laws and regulations.”
This job listing is available until 8 p.m. Sept. 23.
Geologist Registered
Hiring agency: Energy & Environment Cabinet; Department for Natural Resources
Salary: $3,821.54 to $5,169.46 per month
Location: 300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601
Some of the geologist responsibilities include:
“Reviewing, implementing, and designing casing and cementing plans related to oil and gas wells.
Providing analysis and technical review to develop and assess plugging instructions related to orphaned wells and the KASTOW program.
Assisting with the development, review, and implementation of the methane emission reporting related to the KASTOW program.”
This job listing closes 8 p.m. Sept. 24.
Carpenter Finish
Hiring agency: Education & Labor Cabinet; Department of Education
Salary: $31,892.40
Location: 303 South Second St., Danville, KY
An American Sign Language version of this job listing is available online.
“The Kentucky School for the Deaf ensures that deaf and hard of hearing children and youth in Kentucky have educational opportunities to develop their potential to become educated, life-long learners and productive citizens.”
Some of this position’s responsibilities include:
“Performs all general and specialty carpentry tasks involving repair to buildings and classrooms. Includes furniture, wall, window, floor, ceiling, floor tile, carpet and roof repair
Build walls, lay flooring, build cabinets and stages, remove walls and partitions as needed.
Operate, Use, & Repair Simple Hand Tools & Electric Tools Paint & Stain Woodwork & Other Projects. Order Materials for Projects & Complete In a Timely Manner ...Work W/ Contractors on Assigned Projects.”
The commonwealth’s job listing site notes ASL skills are among the preferred abilities for this employee. This listing closes at 8 p.m. Sept. 25.
Executive Director
Hiring agency: General Government Cabinet; Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
Salary: $92,000, 37.5 hours per week
Location: 2464 Fortune Drive, Suite 195, Lexington, KY 40505
“The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services is a State Regulatory agency that oversees the operation of Emergency Medical Services in the State of Kentucky.
The Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day operations of the office of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.”
This job application closes at 8 p.m. Oct. 12.
Kentucky Horse Park Interim Positions
Hiring agency: Department of Parks
Salary: $11 per hour
Location: 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
The Kentucky Horse Park is hiring seasonal workers for areas such as the visitors information center, campground store, maintenance, equine and special events.
According to the listing, responsibilities could include:
Cashier duties
Customer service
Demonstrations in the children and adult equine programs and activities
Barn duties
Mowing, weed eating, landscaping
Campground reservations
Cashier duties in the campground store
Assist with set up, breakdown and all aspects of the events at the park
This job listing closes at 8 p.m. July 31, 2023.
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