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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
As an Admin Support

within the West Central Health District

,

you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Will perform a variety of general administrative support functions
Data entry on and off site, order and maintain supplies for the mobile unit, track and report all PHOW activities daily
Document room temperatures and refrigerator/freezer/cooler temperatures daily and immediately report any variations
Assist with scheduling events and homebound patients and coordinate schedule changes with the call center
Will provide support to the county health departments with scoliosis screenings, immunization audits, health fairs and community events, etc.
Rotating after-hours and weekends are required, as needed to accommodate community requests
Provide support in the health department when no community events are scheduled.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED AND ability to perform basic office functions and computer related duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Public Health experience, general administrative and/or medical office experience.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours

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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

[email protected]

by the closing date of this announcement.

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 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.
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