Administrative Officer Sr.

SALARYThe minimum salary is $75,306.40 annually.

This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.

Pay Grade 526FILING DEADLINE DATEThe deadline to apply is Monday, June 22, 2026.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this classification is to provide executive-level administrative and office support; manage projects, information, programs and budgets; perform research and analysis within an organizational department or division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences
• Eight years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as executive officer and/or division director's administrative delegate and represents the office in a variety of strategy, execution, and informational meetings to include boards, commissions, and councils as assigned.
• Researches, manages, and administers divisional/departmental programs and projects.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination within the executive office and across executive offices
• Prepares and monitors budgets and procurement in areas under the officer's purview
• Ensures compliance with regulations, requirements, and standards
• Manages a variety of programs, projects, and develops presentations
• Leads or assists with the development of administrative and/or public policy
• Performs related work as assigned
• SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONNone
• SPECIAL

REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and a background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• In accordance with CAO Policy 23R Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners under Certain Notices and/or Orders, no employee who works in a division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division.
• This policy extends to immediate family members and the Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed.
• Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee and their immediate family members.
• Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by the filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" must be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.

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Health and wellness benefitsPaid and unpaid time off benefitsDirect deposit is required of all employees.CLOSING STATEMENTThe LFUCG is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in the hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.CONTACT INFORMATIONFor further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507Phone: (859) 258-3030Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobsEmail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov