Employment Information

Welcome to the Fayette County Clerk's Employment page. A career in public service is an honorable choice. The work we do impacts the lives of the people in Fayette County.

The majority of jobs at the Fayette County Clerk's Office involve clerical duties, customer service, and working on a computer. You should also enjoy working with the public and be detail-oriented.

The current starting annual salary for a clerical/customer service position is $38,500. Our regular work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. We offer the following benefits: retirement plan; health, dental and life insurance; 13.5 days vacation (increases with length of service); paid holidays; paid parking.

Requirements for employment:

  1. Must be a high school graduate (or have a GED)
  2. Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute (on computer keyboard)
  3. Must be able to pass a general knowledge test based on the GED test

Application process:

Download the Employment Application here:

Employment Application

Once you have completed the application, please return it to the Fayette County Clerk's Office for review.

Mailing Address:

Fayette County Clerk's Office
Attention: Human Resources
162 East Main Street, Room 128
Lexington, KY 40507

Email: humanresources@fayettecountyclerk.com

Fax: 859-253-8391

Applications will be kept on file for 12 months. When there is a position open which matches your qualifications, you may be contacted to schedule an interview, a typing test, and the general knowledge test.

If you should have additional questions or need to contact us for any reason relating to employment, please call (859) 253-8324.

We appreciate your interest in working for the Fayette County Clerk's Office!

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