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Office Support Assistant

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Hanson, KY, United States


Advertisement Closes: 4/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Job Number: 26-01921

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Pay Grade: 08

Salary: $2,168.40 - $3,252.60 monthly

Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 40.0 hours per week

Agency: General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413, USA

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156‑bed long‑term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving those who have served? We are currently seeking a conscientious, motivated individual to join our team as an Office Support Assistant to provide professional support to the Western Kentucky Veterans Center nursing department.

We are committed to serving Kentucky’s veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. The candidate will be assigned to perform a variety of office support duties for an assigned nursing unit.

Responsibilities

Processes documents and communicates decisions to others.

Checks, maintains and provides detailed information in person, by telephone or email.

Maintains and prepares records such as time/attendance for the assigned unit.

Drafts correspondence as required by the nursing administrators.

Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Strong attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.

Proficient computer skills.

Exceptional problem‑solving skills.

The ideal candidate will work within a team‑centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint‑supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

High school graduate.

Experience, training, or skills:

NONE.

Substitute Education for Experience:

NONE.

Substitute Experience for Education:

Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Special requirements:

NONE.

Working Conditions: Incumbents working in this job title typically work in an office setting.

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 Meagan Shannon at meagan.shannon@ky.gov or 270‑322‑3566.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.

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