The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Secretary in the Programs Department at Georgia Regional Hospital At Savannah (please visit www.garegionalsavannah.com for more information about the hospital).

Job Description:

Provides administrative, clerical, and secretarial functions in support of an individual(s) Duties include drafting basic correspondence, answering telephones, providing information to callers, scheduling appointments, etc.

We will accept resumes for this position until close of business on 8/2/2012.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

1. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision 2. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas 3. Answers telephone and give information to callers, take messages, or transfers calls to appropriate individuals 4. Arranges conferences, meetings, and travel reservations for office personnel 5. Completes forms in accordance with organizational procedures 6. Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, minutes, routine correspondence, and reports 7. Maintains confidential information 8. May purchase and maintain supplies and/or stock items 9. May supervise support staff and/or lower level employees 10. Opens, reads, routes, and distributes incoming mail and other materials 11. Uses computer application software 12. Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.

When you send your resume saved in format compatible with MS Word 2007 version to the email address listed below, you must include in the subject line the hospital location and position title.

Two years related experience OR Associate degree OR One year at the lower level or position equivalent (GSS051) Note: Some positions may require an examination

Experience providing secretarial and clerical support to upper level management. Knowledge and use of computer technology. Course work in English, communications, secretarial sciences, accounting, and/or management. Participation in and taking minutes for advisory boards, professional committees, etc. Experience managing an office.

In addition to a competitive salary (Salary Depends On Skills And Experience), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 11 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Since opening in 1970, GeorgiaRegional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) has stood as a beacon of hope for consumers in need of mental health, developmental disability and addictive disease services in the southeast region of the state of Georgia.

Savannah, Georgia's First City is first, in family fun for the summer! With more than 50 cultural and historic attractions, there are plenty of museums, galleries, great entertainment and tours to keep busy and beat the heat!

Come join our team of professional staff and make a difference.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: grhs_hr@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Executive Secretary   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, 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.