Administrative Assistant 2

Salary: $33,042.45 - $42,703.38 Annually
Location : Bacon Co., GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 7
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 9
Unit: Laurens Co. DFCS
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: 4/10/: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 2 for the Office of Family Independence (OFI). This position is based on-site in Alma, Bacon County Georgia.
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Job Description
Pay Grade: G

Under the supervision of the RSM District Manager, the Administrative Assistant 2 is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions to assist the District Manager. The incumbent will work one-on-one with the District Manager, Deputy District Manager and interact with OFI Leadership and a team of professionals from other business units within the agency. This role requires a high level of customer service and exemplary organization skills; demonstrating trustworthiness and responsible behavior to perform a variety of administrative duties.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides high level administrative support to the District Manager including calendar management, travel arrangements, drafting correspondence and arranging meetings

• Maintains confidential information.
• Maintains efficient documentation and filing system, which includes TEAMS, SharePoint and OneDrive on a variety of items.
• Completes forms in accordance with organizational procedures and routes to appropriate parties.
• Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls and mail.
• Compiles data as requested for unit supported.

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.

Job-related experience include office administration and providing administrative support to management staff.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Two (2) years of DFCS Office of Family Independence 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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How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Excel?

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How proficient are you with filing systems including electronic filling systems such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive ?

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