Admin Support

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About the role

This is a full-time, full-benefit eligible position located in Lowndes County, GA. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

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.
• Operates standard office equipment.
• Work is performed under the close supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

Full-time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes:

• Unique training opportunities.
• Engaging worksite wellness events and wellness breaks (up to 30 minutes per workday).
• Employee retirement plan.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Part-time positions are not benefit eligible.

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/.

Additional Information

• Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
• Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
• DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
• As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
• If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email your request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.