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Administrative Assistant I Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Bennett & Pless Inc
The salary for this position is: $7,039 – $9,385 monthly.
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Workforce & Administrative Services Manager for our Administrative Services Division.
As the Workforce & Administrative Services Manager, you will be a key member of the Department Executive Team responsible for mentoring and guiding the Workforce and Administrative/Vital Records teams. You will serve as a trusted liaison to county Human Resources, Central Services, and IT, ensuring our department’s people, systems, and spaces are successfully aligned with county policies, while providing expertise and guidance on all matters human and personnel related. In this influential role, you will provide strategic guidance and support to leadership, develop and implement efficient workflow processes and systems, and harness data to optimize performance and make informed department-wide process decisions. This is an exciting role where your leadership and expertise will make a lasting impact on the team and throughout the department.
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Act as a liaison with county Human Resources in resolving matters regarding employee relations, performance, interpersonal skills, labor relations, risk management, classifications, compensation, leave (FMLA, FML, PFML, etc.), and other HR issues, ensuring that they are addressed timely and appropriately within federal, state, and county rules
Manage the day-to-day administrative support of the department of ~165 employees, while guiding and mentoring assigned Workforce and Administrative/Vital Records team staff
Responsible for leading the department Champion Circle, ensuring that department policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and aligned with county policies
Provide workforce development oversight related to training opportunities, performance evaluations, and other workforce development initiatives and policies
Work with county Central Services and Information Technology departments to plan and coordinate requests for facilities and technology needs and services for the department and staff
Manage, respond to, and coordinate all public records requests for the department
Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington
Schedule – Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working
Travel Requirements – Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
Customer Interactions – Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public
WHO WE ARE:
Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.
HAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .
Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, management, or similar related field. Additional related experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Five years of experience in a position equal in responsibility demonstrating successful management capabilities, including at least two years previous supervisory experience and budget management. Previous related experience working in a similar office environment would be preferred.
Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.
Depending upon assigned department, incumbent may be required to pass a drug screen and background investigation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Master’s degree in human resources or similar related field
Highly experienced in Human Resources related matters such as discipline, recognition, training, and employee relations
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to employee and administrative programs
Respect and Organizational Culture
Create an environment where employees and partners can safely express needs or concerns and where employees can make and correct mistakes
Effectively interact with sensitivity while working with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
Thrive in a fast-paced, robust organization maintaining a positive work environment
Communication
Serve the public in a timely, complete, accurate, and professional manner while ensuring that written and verbal communication is clearly understood by others
Maintain cultural competency to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the community
Strong oral communication for networking and interpersonal relationships
Excellent written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and articles or web postings with minimal grammatical and syntax errors
Leadership:
Supervise, motivate, and develop employees and team to become more productive and effective in achieving desired goals and career growth while encouraging employee critical reflection; able to give direction without conflict
Show fairness and impartiality in interactions; is interested in employee welfare, elicits staff input where feasible; respond to staff suggestions and complaints in a sincere, sensitive, and timely manner
Goal Setting and Accomplishment
Use strategic thinking and planning for goal setting and evaluation
Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
Create a sense of mission by articulating and modeling confidentiality, professional values, and ethics with honesty and integrity
Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
Delegate and use persuasion and negotiating skills for shared responsibility and acceptance of change
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment? Please contact the hiring team at: [email protected] or (360) 867-2569
This position is:
Not represented by a union
Eligible for benefits
Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items requested for consideration:
Application
Resume
Letter of interest
Please Note: The candidate selected for this position is required to show proof of the following immunizations by their agreed upon start date:
Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap/TD)
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.
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Title: Administrative Assistant I
Company: Bennett & Pless Inc
Location: Atlanta, GA
