Administrative Assistant 1

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Job Title:

Administrative Assistant 1 Agency:
Department of Human Services Job

Requisition  

Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $30,700.42 - $38,897.56

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant
1. This position is located in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.

What we offer

• unique training opportunities
• employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan
• 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• vacation & sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• long/short-term care
• life insurance
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position(s)

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Job Description

Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas, duties may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information. May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues. Drafts documentation, reports, or presentations. Represents program or unit, provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial, clerical and administrative support to assigned area.
• Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff.
• Supports routine administrative functions for the agency/office, such as travel expenses, car rentals, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing/credit, inventory, property control, personnel, payroll, etc.
• Complete routine and special reports for county leadership.
• Track county data including staff compliance with training, equipment and supplies purchases and leases.
• Respond to requests from Regional Director's office for data and information.
• Organize and scheduling meeting for internal and external customers.
• Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the general public.
• Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions.
• Prepares documents.
• May enter data and/or process documents and records.
• Researches and/or resolves program or client issues or questions.
• May represent the manager in various matters.
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
• Operate standard office equipment as required to carry out duties.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED AND Two (2) years of job-related experience.

Additional Information:
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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