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Administrative Support 2 (Program Assistant)

Georgia Department of Human Services
Tate, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Salary : $28,958.39 Annually

Location : Glynn Co., GA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-75287

Division / Office : DCSS - Region 9

Unit : BRUNSWICK

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 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 . DCSS is the division within DHS that enhances the well-being of children by locating non-custodial parents; establishing paternity and support orders; enforcing and modifying support obligations; and collecting and distributing child support payments. This program promotes parent accountability and self-sufficiency while reducing the public responsibility for providing financial and medical support to children. DCSS also administers several outreach programs to include but not limited to Fatherhood, Prison Re-Entry and Parental Accountability Court. All of these outreach initiatives are devoted to increasing non-custodial parental involvement in the child's life.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Support 2 . This position is based at the DCSS office located in Brunswick, Glynn County, GA.

Job Description

Pay Grade : D

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.

Role and Responsibilities may include some or all of the following :

  • Performs general office management / secretarial / bookkeeping duties, including keyboarding, filing, generating and managing correspondence (reports, documents, memos, forms, presentations), addressing telephone inquiries, duplicating documents and other activities to assist staff in preparing for and making presentations, completes data entry assignments, etc.
  • Uses Microsoft Office Suite and / or standard applications typically used in a corporate office environment to perform daily work assignments.
  • Receives and properly manages incoming and outgoing mail and telephone communications.
  • Orders supplies and equipment for the office.
  • Ensures general maintenance and repair needs for telephones, technology and other items necessary to ensure efficient office operations.
  • Assists supervisor with maintenance of budget data.
  • Maintains files of required reports and records.
  • Organizes professional learning opportunities for staff, including registration, duty leave, travel arrangements and expense reports.
  • Maintains time and attendance records for staff.
  • Registers and transfers cases.
  • Maintains confidential records.
  • Engages in other specialized activities relative to the office, program, divisions or agency.
  • Facilitates the day-to-day operation of the office while the supervisor is off site.
  • Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED AND Two (2) years of general office or administrative experience.
  • Preferred Skills / Qualifications : Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills / experience :

  • Two (2) years of work experience involving customer service in an office environment.
  • Intermediate work experience using Microsoft Office Suite, and / or standard software applications in an office environment.
  • Additional Information

    For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

    https : / / dhs.georgia.gov /

    Employment Information Current 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 request by the closing date of this announcement to : @HRHelpline

    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 : 1-800-610-1863

    Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339

    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 Reserves : 1-877-342-7339

    Credit Union

    Employees are eligible to become members of the and

    Are you aware this position is in Brunswick, Georgia?

    What is your highest level of education completed?

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  • How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)?

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