Administrative Assistant 1 - Georgia Department of Human Services : Job Details

Salary: $30,700.42 - $38,897.56 Annually Location : Berrien Co., GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-75584 Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 11 Unit: Berrien Co. DFCS Opening Date: 03/13/2025 Closing Date: 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern 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. What we offer. 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 Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant 1. This position is located in Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia. JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Job Description Pay Grade: F 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 Under limited supervision of the County Director, the Administrative Assistant 1 will have the following 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 request 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.

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.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly, Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.

Additional Information For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human ServicesEmployment InformationCurrent 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 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. 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 for more information. Insurance Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available. Health Benefits: 1-800-###-#### Flexible Benefits: 1-877-###-#### Retirement State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry Employee Retirement System: 1-800-###-#### Deferred Compensation Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans. Peach State Reserves: 1-877-###-#### Credit Union Employees are eligible to become members of the and 01 Are you aware this position is in Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia?

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