Administrative Assistant

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

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Administrative Assistant Agency:
County Public Health Job Requisition  Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $38,897.56

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Come join our team! As an Administrative Assistant with Houston County Environmental Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well‑being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work‑life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for the public when calling or entering the office
• Provides general clerical support including data entry/maintenance, copying, faxing documents
• Generates bulk billing for annual fees in regulated program areas
• Collects and enters accurate information for facilities and complaints
• Provides clerical support and excellent customer service to clients
• Receives and directs telephone calls and faxes accordingly
• Participates in all required training
• Helps with emergency preparedness response during declared emergencies
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of job‑related experience.

• Proficient in the core applications of Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience using the Digital Health Department (DHD) platform

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two…