Administrative Assistant 3

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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency independence and protect Georgias 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) The Division of Child Support Services (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 childs life.

DCSS is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant 3. This position is based at the DCSS office located in Lawrenceville Gwinnett County GA.

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Pay Grade: H

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.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provides executive support and serves as a confidential assistant to the DCSS Office and/or Regional Manager.
• Tracks and monitors budget expenditures (e.g. travel supplies personal services); assists supervisor with maintenance of budget data.
• Conducts comprehensive research; gathers and compiles narrative and numerical data; generates and distributes reports.
• Coordinates and participates in unit meetings activities and professional learning opportunities for staff.
• Engages in other specialized activities relative to the office program division or agency.
• Addresses telephone inquiries/complaints from customers.
• Ensures general maintenance and repair needs for telephones technology and other items necessary to ensure efficient office operations.
• Maintains files of required reports and records.
• Maintains confidential records.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment to perform daily work assignments.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma/GED ANDfour (4) years of job-related experience;

• Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Admin Assistant 2 (GST051) or position equivalent.

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science (criminal justice psychology sociology etc.) or a business degree (management public relations hospitality marketing etc.) from an approved accredited college or university AND two (2) years of work experience within a government judicial system as a parole/probation officer court counselor/advocate officer of the court etc. for low risk offenders.

• Four (4) years of DCSS work experience.

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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 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.