Job Vacancy Announcement-Administrative Assistant 3/Public Information Office (PIO)
Job Vacancy Announcement: Administrative Assistant 3/Public Information Office (PIO)
Location: PIO- Atlanta- Headquarters (Fulton County)
Pay Grade – H Job Code: GST052
Salary minimum: $27,249.00
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD). We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Administrative Assistant 3 in the Public Information Office.
Overview and Purpose of the DPS Public Information Office:
The Public Information Office (PIO) consists of four units: Media Relations, Social Media, Publications, and Documents. The Public Information Office staff provides research and clearance for media inquiries and interview requests for 52 Georgia State Patrol posts, 10 Motor Carrier Compliance regions, including the Statewide School Bus Safety Region 10, and Capitol Police. PIO also assists with special projects as assigned, by the director, and the Command Staff, as well as assists other units within the department.
A typical workday includes, but is not limited to:
Analyzing problems, questions, issues, and develops/reports recommendations for resolving them.
Conducting research to compile information needed to generate reports, complete projects and accurately respond to questions and concerns.
Organizing and coordinating daily activities and efficient function of the office or agency. Assisting the manager in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects.
Planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, seminars, and travel calendars.
Providing program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff. Researching and/or resolving program or client issues or questions. May represent the manager in various matters.
Interacting with all levels of state government in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
Maintaining a calendar of events and meetings.
Filing and maintaining confidential information.
Opening, reading and distributing mail and proofreading all memos/correspondence that leave the office.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Four years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet; E-mail; Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
3-5 years of experience providing administrative support for a unit that included dealing with issues, situations and documents of a sensitive and/or confidential nature.
Experience composing and formatting correspondence and other documents.
Application deadline: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Instructions to apply for this position:
Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted. This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.