5 Best Kentucky Government Jobs

By: Thomas K

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Listed below are the 5 best Kentucky government jobs. Seeking employment through the state has many advantages: Reliable pay, great benefits and the opportunity to work in a position and sector of your choosing can make working for Kentucky a great career move. The following are the five best Kentucky government jobs for people who are interested in working for the state.

  1. Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (Warden) For anyone who likes the outdoors, working for this department is the perfect Kentucky government job. Game wardens, as well as other positions for scientists, rangers and other job opportunities are available. This is perfect for anyone who wants to maintain the state's natural conditions.
  2. Department of Education (Teacher) If you can teach, you can have a great career working for the state. Other positions are also available within the department, which has job openings statewide. This job is rewarding and it comes with great benefits.
  3. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Engineer) Engineers in this department will actually be able to influence traffic patterns and better the transportation system. Numerous other positions, ranging from road workers to administrators, are available in this government department. With the opportunity for advancement, steady pay and benefits, working to improve the transportation system in Kentucky as an engineer is one of the best Kentucky government jobs.
  4. Kentucky Department of Corrections (Officer) if you have any interest in working for the Kentucky Department of Corrections as an officer, there are plenty of openings available statewide. Duties will have you working with inmates or for the actual system and you can get great pay and excellent benefits.
  5. Department of Revenue (Field Operations Officer) If you are interested in working for this department, you have the opportunity to see how the taxation system works in the state. There is much more to this department than simply taking money from individuals and businesses; you can also help people with taxation issues and work to better the system as a whole. As with any state job, great benefits and reliable pay accompany the position.

Listed above are the five best Kentucky government jobs. Various qualifications may be necessary for particular jobs in each department, but someone looking to begin a career working for the state should have plenty of options. If considering a state job, select one of these employment opportunities that is in a field you are personally interested in.

Posted on: Oct. 26, 2010