Administrative Assistant 2

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Job Title:

Administrative Assistant 2

Agency:

Family and Children Services Division of

Job Requisition ID:

JR

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33042.45 - $42703.38

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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency independence and protect Georgias 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 2. This position is located in Augusta Richmond County Georgia.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/short-term care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

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Job Description: Under general 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:

• Provides administrative support to assigned area.
• Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants employers staff other agencies and/or the public.
• Provides program administrative and/or technical assistance and interpretation.
• Research and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions and preparesdocuments.
• Provides program administrative and/or technical assistance to customers and staff.
• Research and/or resolves program or client issues or questions May represent the manager in various matters.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience.

OR

• One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit

Employment Information

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

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening education verification reference motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc.

As an employee of DHS in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on 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 by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent. -.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Required Experience:

Junior IC