Administrative Support 1

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Job Title:  

Administrative Support 1

Agency:

Family and Children Services, Division of

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002903

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33,410.21

Job 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. 

Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Administrative Support 1, this position will report to the Administrative Support  Supervisor.  This position is located in Clayton County, GA.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes 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(s). 

SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Job Description (General Summary): 

Under direct 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:  

• 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.
• Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.
• Provides secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level manager.
• Provides general clerical support to an office, to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining record-keeping and filing systems, etc. Provides clerical support within assigned functional area (processing/transactions, scheduling training, scheduling facilities maintenance, reconciling financial records, assessing/collecting fees for a program, generating reports).
• Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail Completes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory, or similar function).
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:  

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience. 

• High School Diploma/GED AND one (1) year of job-related experience in an administrative related position.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.