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Executive Assistant to the HOPE Center Director (Macon, GA)

companyGeorgia Department of Public Health
locationMacon, GA, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/14/2024
Full Time

Description

Pay Grade: I

Click HERE for Video Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly 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.
 
  What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, works and communicates with the general public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and recommendations targeted to meet customer expectations. Resolves highly complicated issues involving customer service and/or conducts advanced research on governing policies, procedures or laws to respond to clients or visitors.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provides high level administrative support to the Program Director
  • Helps with problem resolution to claimants, including employers, staff, clients, outside agencies, and the public. 
  • Assists with resolution of detailed programmatic and personnel issues and questions. 
  • Acts as a representative for the Director at meetings, organizational functions, and to community and partner organizations. Including County Board of Health meetings, the Community Advisory Board, etc. 
  • Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion, especially decisions directly impacting the operations of the center.
  • Sustains a calendar of meetings and events for the center and the Director. 
  • Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the organization, including maintaining all contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU).
  • Drafts and prepares correspondence for internal announcements and meetings for the Director. 
  • Supports routine administrative functions for the Director and agency, including travel, vendors, telecommunications, contracts, purchasing, personnel, etc. 
  • Documents (e.g. logs, posts, records, etc.) data/information such as organizational unit or program area work activity, productivity, budget expenditures, investigative reports, and resource utilization.
  • Evaluate and monitor program services and operational efficiency by conducting audits and analysis and preparing reports or recommendations for improvement. Provides technical assistance and program information to customers. 
  • Gathers detailed or confidential information, conducts interviews, etc. 
  • May assist in the operation, management and planning of the organization. 
  • Provides assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the general public. 
  • Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Three years of advanced experience in a customer service setting communicating information OR Five years of advanced experience in a customer service setting communicating information OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Customer Svc Rep 3 (GST122) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage 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 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.
Relocation assistance is not provided.

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 you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
  
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement
The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.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 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.