Salary: $33,042.45 - $42,703.38 Annually Location : Clayton Co., GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-73274 Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 13 Opening Date: 02/13/2025 Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description 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. JOIN OUR TEAM!!! Job Description Pay Grade: H (General Summary): Job Description (General Summary): Under broad 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages 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, etc.
- 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 to customers and staff, research and resolve detailed program or client issues/questions and prepare required documents
- May represent the manager in various matters and/or serve as a lead worker
- May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations
- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of related experience.
OR
- Four years of 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:
- Associates degree from an accredited college/university AND 2 years related experience as an executive assistance OR 4 years related experience as an executive assistant
- Must be able to multi-task in a high functioning work environment
- Must have customer service skills
- Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Platforms, especially Word, Excel, and Publisher as well as knowledge of Office365 Suite, to include SharePoint and TEAMS
- Must be able to adapt to various situations and needs to remain professional
Additional InformationEmployment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. The Georgia Department of Human Services (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. Criminal Background Checks/Applicant Privacy Rights All applicants may be subject to a drug screen, a motor vehicle report check and may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of criminal history information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Applicants have the right to challenge the contents of any criminal history record obtained for the purpose of employment with DHS. For an explanation of these rights, please read, Applicant Privacy Rights at: (Download PDF reader) NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS gbi.georgia.gov NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS As an applicant that is the subject of a Georgia only or a Georgia and Federal Bureau of Investigation 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. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DHS to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelpline 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 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Office of Human Resources. Do you accept these conditions?
02 What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate Degree
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03 How many years of administrative/clerical experience do you have?
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04 How many years' experience do you have working independently on multiple projects with minimum supervision and oversight?
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05 How proficient are you in Microsoft Teams?
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06 How many years of experience do you have in managing budgets?
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07 How many years of proficient level experience do you have working with Microsoft Word and Excel?
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08 How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?
- None
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09 Are you a current or former State of Georgia employee?
10 If yes, please provide your employee ID number Required Question
