Administrative Assistant 2 - 00182108

Administrative Assistant 2

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.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, 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.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DAS) - Adult Protective Services (APS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant 2. This position is located in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.

Pay Grade : G

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.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Provides administrative support to assigned area.
• Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and / or the general public.
• Provides program, administrative, and / or technical assistance and interpretation.
• Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues / questions and prepares documents.
• Provides program, administrative, and / or technical assistance to customers and staff.
• Researches 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, and etc.

Core Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

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

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit 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 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 will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit http : / / team.georgia.gov / for more information.