• Job Description

  Req#: 4084838

  Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians.

  What we offer . Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

  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 Support 2. This position is located in Cobb County, Georgia.

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  Pay Grade: D
  
  Under general supervision, performs a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions/processes or a few specialized or essential clerical functions in support of a unit or office and related personnel. May enter data and/or process documents and records. The work includes operating standard office equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

  Primary Role & Responsibilities:

  Under the general supervision of the Administrator or Program Director:
  
  

  • Performs a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions/processes or a few specialized or essential clerical functions in support of a unit or office and related personnel.
  • May enter data and/or process documents and records.
  • The work includes operating standard office equipment.
  • Work is performed under the general supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.
  • Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.
  • Provides secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level manager.
  • Provides general clerical support to an office, to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining record-keeping and filing systems, etc.
  • Provides clerical support within assigned functional area (ie: processing/transactions, review of applications, scheduling training, scheduling facilities maintenance, reconciling financial records, assessing/collecting fees for a program, generating reports.
  • Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail.
  • Completes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (ie: licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory, or similar function).
  • Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

  Core Competencies:

  • Ability to use customer service skills to include active listening and good judgement.
  • Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and standard software application typically used in a corporate environment.
  • Knowledgeable in use of basic office equipment typically used in a corporate environment.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team.

  • High school diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

  Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience.
  
  

  • Associate's degree AND experience working in state government.
  • Experience administering/monitoring budgets.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience related to the area of assignment.

  For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

  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
  
  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
  
  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. 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.

• About the company

  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is a state-wide investigative law enforcement agency within the US state of Georgia.

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