Admin Support

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Lowndes County, GA is seeking a full-time, benefit-eligible Administrative Support position. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of general secretarial, clerical, and administrative tasks to support a unit and its personnel.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; bilingual Spanish preferred. The department offers health, dental, vision and life insurance, a retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, wellness breaks and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic office functions and computer-related duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support.
• Enter data and process documents and records; operate standard office equipment.
• Work under the close supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Description

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This is a full time, full benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, GA.

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and wellbeing; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

Full time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Part time positions are not benefit eligible. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Job Responsibilities

Under direct 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 close supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 agency 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.