Salary: $33,042.45 - $42,703.38 AnnuallyLocation : Forsyth Co., GAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-80424Division/Office: County DFCS - Region 2Unit: Forsyth Co. DFCSOpening Date: 08/01/2025Closing Date: 8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern 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. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant 2. The Administrative Assistant 2 position reports to the County Director and supports operations in the Alpharetta, Forsyth County, Georgia DFCS office. Job DescriptionPay Grade: GUnder 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.Job Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support to assigned area
- Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies and/or the general public.
- Provides program administrative, and or technical assistance and interpretation. Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions and prepares documents.
- Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff. Researchers and/or resolves program or client issues or questions. May represent the manager in various matters.
- Supports routine administrative functions to the agency/office, such as travel expenses, car rentals, leases, vendors, contracts, telecommunications, building security, purchasing, billing/credit, inventory, property control, personnel, payroll and etc.
- Receives additional training as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience.
OR
- One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Admin Assistant 1 (GST050) or position equivalent.
Additional InformationFor more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: ...@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 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-###-#### Flexible Benefits: 1-877-###-#### RetirementState employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entryEmployee Retirement System: 1-800-###-#### Deferred 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-###-#### Credit UnionEmployees are eligible to become members of the and 01 Are you aware this position is not a remote/virtual position? It is located in Alpharetta, Forsyth County?
02 What is your highest level of education completed?
- College Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the Above
03 How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
04 How many years do you have working in a professional environment performing administrative assistant duties? This experience must be shown on your application.
- None
- Less than 1 Years to 2 Years
- 3 or More Years
05 Do you have one (1) year working as a GST050 where you have access to confidential information, resolve data issue, draft documentation and perform customer services duties?
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