What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 2 - 00015706 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
JOB
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.Start your career in public service. JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Pay Grade: H(General Summary): Job Description (General Summary): Under broad 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.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manages 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, etc.Provides administrative support to assigned areaProvides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the general publicProvides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance and interpretation to customers and staff, research and resolve detailed program or client issues/questions and prepare required documentsMay represent the manager in various matters and/or serve as a lead workerMay train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operationsPerforms job responsibilities with minimal supervision
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.The Georgia Department of Human Services (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.Criminal Background Checks/Applicant Privacy RightsAll applicants may be subject to a drug screen, a motor vehicle report check and may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of criminal history informationthrough the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Applicants have the right to challenge the contents of any criminal history record obtained for the purpose of employment with DHS. For an explanation of these rights, please read, "Applicant Privacy Rights" at: http://gbi.georgia.gov/sites/gbi.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/ApplicantPrivacyRights.pdf (Download PDF reader)NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTSgbi.georgia.govNON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS As an applicant that is the subject of a Georgia only or a Georgia and Federal Bureau of InvestigationAs 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.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of DHS to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelplineDue 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.
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) delivers a wide range of human services designed to promote self-sufficiency, safety and well-being for all Georgians. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.Start your career in public service. JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Pay Grade: H(General Summary): Job Description (General Summary): Under broad 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.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manages 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, etc.Provides administrative support to assigned areaProvides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the general publicProvides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance and interpretation to customers and staff, research and resolve detailed program or client issues/questions and prepare required documentsMay represent the manager in various matters and/or serve as a lead workerMay train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operationsPerforms job responsibilities with minimal supervision
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.The Georgia Department of Human Services (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.Criminal Background Checks/Applicant Privacy RightsAll applicants may be subject to a drug screen, a motor vehicle report check and may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of criminal history informationthrough the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Applicants have the right to challenge the contents of any criminal history record obtained for the purpose of employment with DHS. For an explanation of these rights, please read, "Applicant Privacy Rights" at: http://gbi.georgia.gov/sites/gbi.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/ApplicantPrivacyRights.pdf (Download PDF reader)NON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTSgbi.georgia.govNON-CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPLICANT'S PRIVACY RIGHTS As an applicant that is the subject of a Georgia only or a Georgia and Federal Bureau of InvestigationAs 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.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of DHS to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: @HRHelplineDue 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.
