Program Assistant - District 8 Office - Columbus, GA (COM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Program Assistant for the District 8 Office in Columbus, GA. This day-shift role provides general secretarial and administrative support to a unit and its staff.

Under supervision, you will perform data entry, processing documents, and records management, delivering clerical assistance to an upper-level manager and supporting licensure and purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of general office or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support within the assigned functional area (e.g., processing/transactions).
• Performs incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail.
• Maintains record-keeping and filing systems; data entry as needed.

Skills

General office experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Program Assistant - District 8 Office - Columbus, GA (COM)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003794

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

Job Description: Under general 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 general supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Completes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (i.e., licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory, or similar function) Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail Provides clerical support within assigned functional area (i.e. processing/transactions, Provides general clerical support to an office, to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining record- keeping and filing systems, etc. Provides secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level manager Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.

Entry Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.

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.