Administrative Assistant 2

Family and Children Services, Division of; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Telework options

Job summary

Family and Children Services, Division of in Augusta, GA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to provide administrative support to the assigned area and assist claimants, employers, staff and the public.

This role operates a Day shift with a state salary range of $33,042.45 - $42,703.38 and robust benefits including retirement plans, holidays, leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and telework opportunities depending on position.

Qualifications

• Provides administrative support to assigned area.
• Assists claimants, employers, staff, and the public.
• Provides program, administrative, and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to assigned area
• Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the public
• Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance and interpretation
• Researches and resolves program or client issues and prepares documents
• Supports routine administrative functions for the agency/office (travel expenses, vendors, contracts, etc.)

Skills

Administrative support

Public service

Education

High school diploma/GED + 3 years experience

Job description

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant 2

Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition ID: JR0000005645

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33,042.45 - $42,703.38

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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant 2. This position is located in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.

Benefits:

• 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
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position(s)

Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience.
• OR One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent.

Additional Information:

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: [e-mail]. 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. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent. -. 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. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.