Here’s the highest-paying state job openings right now in KY

With soaring gas prices and inflation, some Americans may be searching for a higher-paying job in the months to come.

Many counties in Kentucky have a plethora of available jobs within state government.

Kentucky has positions in the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs and more.

See additional state job openings at kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com.

Take a look at this list for some of the highest-paid positions currently available with the commonwealth of Kentucky. The following listings were posted between May 2 and June 13.

Social Service Specialist

County: Jefferson

Salary: $44,722.80 to $68,234.40

Hiring agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Juvenile Justice

This is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek and an opportunity for overtime pay.

The person selected for this position will plan, coordinate, evaluate and monitor services provided through the Alternatives to Detention Program and assist courts and agencies in evaluation and placement of detained youth, according to the job’s description.

More from the 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 advertisement for this position ends June 21.

Staff Attorney II

County: Fayette

Salary: $47,622.72 to $68,234.40

Hiring agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

This is another full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek.

The candidate selected for this position will help the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy and work as part of a criminal defense team for a vacancy in the Lexington North Trial Office to ensure fair procedure ad protect individual liberties, per the job’s description.

The description reads, “The ideal candidate has some criminal defense experience and exhibits exceptional planning and organizational skills, is self-directed and also comfortable working with their defense team which includes other attorneys, investigators, alternative sentencing workers and office administrative legal staff. We seek persons who understand it is a privilege to represent our clients and we do so on behalf of the people of Kentucky.”

The advertisement for this position ends June 17.

Environmental Scientist I

County: Boone

Salary: $29,129.28 to $46,607.04

Hiring agency: Energy & Environment Cabinet, Department for Environmental Protection

This is a full-time position with the possibility of overtime pay and a 37.5-hour workweek.

Officials are seeking a candidate who can investigate citizen complaints, meet with representatives of facilities and agencies, research air quality control technologies and more, per the job’s description.

From the description: “The work we do at the Kentucky Division for Air Quality has a direct impact on the health, Welfare and economic security of all Kentuckians. To ensure that economic growth occurs while preserving existing air resources, the Division for Air Quality issues permits that contain all applicable requirements to these important manufacturing facilities.”

The advertisement for this position closes June 20.

Staff Attorney I

County: Madison

Salary: $45,000 to $62,033.52

Hiring agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Public Advocacy

This is a full-time position with an opportunity for overtime pay and a 40-hour workweek.

The employer is seeking someone to fill an entry-level staff attorney position with the criminal defense team in the Richmond Trial Office.

According to the description: “The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) is nationally recognized as a model statewide public defender system with an exceptional training and education program. Our defense teams ensure the criminal justice process is fair, results are just, and individual liberties are protected.”

The advertisement for this position closes June 18.

Nurse Shift/Program Supervisor

County: Jessamine

Salary: $25.49/hour

Hiring agency: General Government Cabinet, Department of Veterans Affairs

This is a full-time position with 40-hour workweek and opportunity for overtime pay.

The employer is seeking a candidate who is self-motivated and energetic for this position. The ideal professional will work within a team-centered environment to serve Kentucky’s veterans.

According to the description: “The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.”

The advertisement for this position ends June 18.

Probation and Parole Officer I

County: Woodford

Salary: $38,279.76

Hiring agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek and opportunity for overtime pay.

The employer is looking for someone who can testify in court, prepare and maintain reports and records and act as liaison between an offender and enforcement officials, among other things.

According to the description: “If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department of Corrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers who contribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.”

The advertisement for this position ends June 14.

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