Administrative Assistant 1

Administrative Assistant 1

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $30,700.42 - $38,897.56

Location: Cordele, Crisp County, 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.

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.

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: View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.