Job Description

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12/15/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-07269
Staff Assistant
Pay Grade
17
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 the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.



The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services 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 to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training 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 Juvenile Justice (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 radiation safety 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 Radiation Safety Coordinator (RSC) shall ensure the WBI device and x- ray property screening system is registered and complies with any applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Performs evaluation of integrated functions aligned with the radiation dose limitations, scheduled maintenance of WBI devices, respond to emergency cases with the WBI devices, monitor radiation surveys and radiation 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 monitoring responsibilities of facility Safety Coordinators. Oversee the development and implementation of an assessment program for occupational safety and health hazards and WBI risks for DJJ statewide. Performs evaluation of integrated functions as they affect DJJs occupational safety and health hazards and risks to propose program improvements. Develop and monitor related program procedures and training. Interpret regulation and provide technical knowledge 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