Administrative Support 2 - 00017927

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. DFCS is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Support 2. This position reports to the Administrator or Program Director and will be based in Cobb County, Georgia.Cobb County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children ServicesJOIN OUR TEAM!!!Pay Grade: DUnder 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.Job ResponsibilitiesCompletes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (i.e., licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory or similar function).Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies and sorting mail.Provides clerical support within the assigned functional areas (i.e. processing/transactions, review of applications, scheduling training, scheduling facilities maintenance, reconciling financial records, assessing/collecting fees for a program and generating reports).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 secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level manager.Uses independent judgement and initiative to perform administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.May serve as a lead workerMay train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operationsPerforms job responsibilities with minimal supervisionCore CompetenciesExperience working cooperatively with others as part of a work teamHigh school diploma or GED AND Two years of general office or administrative experience.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:Associate’s degree plus experience working in state government.Experience administering and monitoring budgetsSupervisory experienceExperience working cooperatively with others as part of a work teamFor more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Serviceshttps://dhs.georgia.gov/Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@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.