Administrative Assistant 1

Salary: $30,700.42 - $38,897.56 Annually
Location : Hall Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 7
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 2
Unit: Hall Co. DFCS
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/: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 Hall County, Georgia.
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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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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. Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions and prepares documents.
• Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff. Researchers and/or resolves program or client issues or questions. May represent the manager in various matters.
• Supports routine administrative functions fo the agency/office, such as travel expenses, car rentals, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing/credit, inventory, property control, personnel, payroll and etc.
• Receives additional training as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.

Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

Employment 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 the 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-

Flexible Benefits: 1-

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-

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-

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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