What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant 3 - 00019098 position at Georgia Department of Human Services?
Salary: $35,618.70 - $46,245.72 Annually
Location : Dekalb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-73857
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 14
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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
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 be required to 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. Monitors/tracks multiple initiatives.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
(General Summary):
Role And Responsibilities
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience
OR
Four years of related experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
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 American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
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 Benefits1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits1-877-342-7339
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: 1-800-805-4609
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 Reserves1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Office of Human Resources. Do you accept these conditions?
How many years of Executive Assistant experience do you have?
How many years of administrative/clerical experience do you possess?
Are you a current State of Georgia employee?
If yes, please provide your employee ID number
Required Question
Location : Dekalb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-73857
Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 14
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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
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 be required to 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. Monitors/tracks multiple initiatives.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
(General Summary):
Role And Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Deputy Director and provides administrative functions for the Deputy Director and the office
- Provide assistance and problem resolution to internal and external customers
- Liaison between county and regional office for tracking and monitoring various initiatives
- Create reports and spreadsheets as requested by Deputy Director
- Manages routine administrative functions for agency/office, such as travel expenses, car rental, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing/credit, inventory, property control, etc.
- May serve as lead worker over administrative assistant and support staff
- May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations
- Performs job responsibility with minimal supervision
- Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience
OR
Four years of related experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited college/university AND 2 years related experience as an executive assistance OR 4 years related experience as an executive assistant
- Must be able to multi-task in a high functioning work environment
- Must have customer service skills
- Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Platforms, especially Word, Excel, and Publisher as well as knowledge of Office365 Suite, to include SharePoint and TEAMS
- Must be able to adapt to various situations and needs to remain professional
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 American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
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 Benefits1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits1-877-342-7339
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: 1-800-805-4609
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 Reserves1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Office of Human Resources. Do you accept these conditions?
- Yes
- No
How many years of Executive Assistant experience do you have?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
How many years of administrative/clerical experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 Years
- 2 Year
- 3 Years
- More than 4 Years
Are you a current State of Georgia employee?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please provide your employee ID number
Required Question
Salary : $35,619 - $46,246
