Administrative support 2

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Job Title:

Administrative Support 2

Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division of

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006070

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$26,635.71 - $33,410.21

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 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.

Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare, is seeking candidates to fill the position of Administrative Support 2. This position is 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 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Completes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (ie. licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory or similar function).
• Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies and sorting mail.
• 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).
• 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 secretarial and administrative support to an upper level manager.
• Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.

Core Competencies:

Ability to use customer service skills to include active listening and good judgement. Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/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. 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.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

DHS is an equal opportunity employer. Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@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). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), 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 two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

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.