Administrative Assistant 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Americus, GA

4d•$30,700 - $38,898

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), is seeking an Administrative Assistant 1 in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. Under direct supervision, this position performs a broad range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas. Duties may be complex and may involve confidential information. The role may research, investigate, and resolve program data or issues; draft documentation, reports, and presentations; represent the program or unit; and provide information and assistance to internal and external customers. The position provides secretarial, clerical, and administrative support; assists customers and staff; supports routine agency and office administrative functions; prepares reports and documents; tracks county data; schedules meetings; and helps resolve program or client questions. The employee receives additional training as needed to gain proficiency across assigned responsibilities, operates standard office equipment, and performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of job-related experience.
Ability to operate standard office equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Provide general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support to the assigned area.
Provide program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff.
Support routine administrative functions, including travel expenses, car rentals, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing and credit, inventory, property control, personnel, and payroll.
Complete routine and special reports for county leadership.
Track county data, including staff training compliance and equipment and supply purchases and leases.
Respond to requests for data and information from the Regional Director's office.
Organize and schedule meetings for internal and external customers.
Provide assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and the general public.
Research and resolve detailed program or client issues and questions.
Prepare documents and, as needed, enter data and/or process documents and records.
May represent the manager in various matters.
Receive additional training as required to gain proficiency and experience in all areas.
Operate standard office equipment as required.
Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned.