Georgia Department of Public Health Hiring for Admin Assistant-Clarke Job at Athens, GA Full Time

Pay Grade: G
Job Code: GST051

This position is in Athens, GA, and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to Athens, GA, please specify on the application.

The Clarke County Health Department is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Clinic Managers. This person will perform a wide range of office administration duties that may include research and/or investigation into program data or issues that may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information. This person will draft documentation, reports, and presentations, and must be able to correctly proofread existing documents and reports and verify numerical data. This person will provide information and assistance to internal and external customers. Duties will include assisting the Clinic Manager with training, including scheduling, facility set up, and preparation of materials. Other duties will include answering phone calls, handling mail and other correspondence, copying/distributing documents and materials, maintaining supplies, filing, and maintaining records. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience, or Three years of related experience.
Annual salary $37,500 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Under general 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.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college AND One year of related experience
OR
Three years of related experience.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. 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, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.