Administrative Support 3 - 00016974

DescriptionStronger 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 3. This position will perform a variety of specialized 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. This position is based in Cobb County, Georgia.JOIN OUR TEAM!!Job DescriptionPay Grade: EUnder broad 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.Job ResponsibilitiesCompletes tasks and assignments associated with administrative support functions (i.e. licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, inventory, or similar functions).Provides clerical support such as incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail.Provides clerical support within assigned functional area (i.e. processing/transactions, review of applications, scheduling training, scheduling facilities maintenance, reconciling financial reports, assessing/collecting fees for a program, generating reps.Provides general clerical support to an office, to include such tasks as data entry/maintenance, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining recordkeeping and filing systems, etc.Provides secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level management.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 worker.May train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations.Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma/GED and three (3) years of progressively complex office or administrative experience.Additional InformationFor 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.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 http://team.georgia.gov/ for more information.InsuranceHealth, 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 State Health Benefit PlanFlexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339 GA Breeze PortalRetirementState employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entryEmployee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609 ERS WebsiteDeferred CompensationTax 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 ERS / Peach State ReservesCredit UnionEmployees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Georgia United Credit Union01Are you aware this position is in Cobb County, Georgia?YesNo02What is your highest level of education completed?College DegreeHigh School Diploma or GEDNone of the above03How many years do you have working in a professional environment performing progressively complex office or administrative duties? This experience must be shown on your application.None1-2 Years3 or More Years04How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and Outlook?NoneBeginnersIntermediateAdvancedExpert05Do you have professional work experience involving customer contact and interaction?YesNo Required Question