Assistant Director II

Commonwealth of Kentucky

$69K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 5 years of administrative or management experience
  • At least 2 years of direct supervision of personnel
  • A master's degree can substitute for 1 year of experience
  • Additional relevant experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

  • Oversee facilities management and operations across the state's facilities
  • Coordinate with staff, agencies, and contractors for project management
  • Provide technical management for Capital Projects and draft the Capital Plan
  • Supervise employees and complete performance evaluations
  • Analyze management reports and assess organizational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Potential for telecommuting arrangements
  • Full-time employment in a state agency
  • Stability in a role with defined responsibilities
  • Access to specialized training and development opportunities
  • Working primarily in a comfortable office environment
Full Job Description
Advertisement Closes

8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)



Assistant Director II

Pay Grade19

Salary

$69,582.00 - $104,373.84 Annually

Employment Type

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

Click here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time

Description

We are looking for an Assistant Director II to join our team in the Division of Administration and FinancialManagement within the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID).We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to oversee the planning, assessment, andexecution of projects across the DBHDID state-owned facilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Oversee all facilities management and operations for department facilities across the state.
  • Addresses facilities management projects and repairs. Coordinates with facility staff, other cabinetagencies and contractors.
  • Provides technical management assistance concerning all Capital Projects for all Department for BehavioralHealth, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities facilities (DBHDID). Drafts, recommends and presents theCapital Plan to division director and department leadership for review and approval.
  • Directly supervises employees. Completes performance planning and evaluations on employees. Reviews andapproves time and attendance records.
  • Reviews, analyzes and develops ad-hoc reports concerning management issues as requested. Reviews applicablestatutes and federal regulations. Evaluates routine, special and technical reports to monitor effectivenessand efficiencies of activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:
  • Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Ability to oversee complex tasks and projects .
  • Strong organizational and time.management skills; can organize information systematically; establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Written and oral communication abilities; present ideas in clear, concise and objective manner.
  • Interpersonal skills ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Experience analyzing reports and strong attention to detail.


Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.

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 Jennifer Moore at [email protected] or 502-782-6117.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Commonwealth of Kentucky

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Assistant Director II jobs: