Admin Support

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Full‑time, full benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, GA.

We protect lives. 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.

Full‑time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes:

• Unique training opportunities
• Engaging worksite wellness events
• Wellness breaks
• Employee retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Long‑term care and life insurance

Part‑time positions are not benefit eligible. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Perform general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions in support of a unit or office.
• Enter data and process documents and records.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Work under the close supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Employees may use wellness breaks during the workday to support health and well‑being. A maximum of 30 minutes per day may be used, generally as two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Candidates may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Employees may be required to assist in emergency responsibilities of the department as a term and condition of employment.

Accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA) can be requested by the closing date of this announcement via DPH-HR.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.