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In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, DHR is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Employees of the Georgia Department of Human Resources have access to an extensive network of benefits through the Department of Community Health; the State Personnel Administration, and for DHR Military Veterans - the US Veterans Administration and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service

Annual Salary Structure


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Employee Incentive Program
The Georgia Department of Human Resources celebrates and honors employees who demonstrate exceptional customer service in DHR. The Right Work-Right Way Award Program is a monetary award program that recognizes those individuals who demonstrate particularly outstanding performance in making services faster, friendlier, and easier and moving the Department/organizational unit toward the achievement of strategic goals

Vacation Leave

Accrual is based on years of continuous service:

  • 10 hours per month for up to 5 years of service (15 days each year)
  • 12 hours per month from 5-10 years of service (18 days each year)
  • 14 hours per month for 10 years of service or longer (21 days e year)

Sick Leave

Accrual is at the rate of 10 hours per month regardless of years of service.  After 120 hours have been accrued, up to 24 sick leave hours per year may be transferred to personal leave.

 

Holidays

2010 Holidays

 

Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal , disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts and life and dependent life insurance are available.

Retirement Plan
Employees participate in the Employee’s Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary. Group Term Life insurance is provided to all members of the Employee’s Retirement System.

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Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457 and 401(k) plans.

Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the Human Services Employee Credit Union.

Working Hours
Employees may have the option of flexible work hours, including teleworking. Alternative work schedules allow employees to work at varying times. DHR offers the following options: Staggered reporting times; daily flex; nine-hour day with alternate day off; and the 10-hour day compressed workweek.

Promotional Opportunity
As ability and experience are gained, career development/growth and promotional opportunities are available.

Education
DHR Nursing Loan
DHR/DFCS Education Grants (tuition, fees, books, mileage)
Georgia's Hope Scholarship
Medical Education Board of Georgia - Scholarships

DHR Military Veterans Info (PowerPoint)

Georgia Department of Veterans Service The State of Georgia offers special benefits for its military service members and Veterans including property tax exemptions, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, free driver’s licenses, vehicle tags, home care for War Veterans, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
US Veterans Administration

 


The Detroit News analyzed US Dept of Transportation data and in a June 24, 2004 article reported that Georgia had the best roads in the nation
 

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