Notice of Vacancy
Department & Location: Erie County District Attorney, 25/50 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
Posting Dates: January 2 – January 11, 2024
Title of Position: Data Entry Operator, Job Group IV (1 position)
Shift: Temporary Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and 9:00am-5:00pm
Starting Annual Salary: $40,880 (for new county employees) $40,880-$48,381 (for current county employees)
*Please note that this position is a competitive civil service title and requires a civil service examination. Selection for appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Transcribes, enters and verifies data from source documents directly to a computer;
• Sets up data entry transcribing equipment by manipulating keys to call special programs and formats;
• Performs routine coding incidental to the mechanical recording of data;
• Operates data entry equipment to enter, verify, search, modify and update modes;
• Where appropriate, verifies for correctness data transcribed as displayed on optical scanner screen;
• Cleans and maintains external moving parts of machine;
• Performs related clerical work;
• Operates related office and electronic data processing equipment.
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the operation and use of keyboard data entry and optically scanned data entry equipment; working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; ability to maintain records, file cards and key entered records; ability to perform routine clerical coding; ability to perform routine arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions; ability to concentrate on repetitive and detailed tasks; clerical aptitude; industry; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in the operation of data entry equipment; or:
B) Successful completion of an acceptable course in the operation of data entry equipment and six (6) months experience in the operation of data entry equipment; or:
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirement.
If interested and meet the above qualifications, please forward resume to:
Kathleen Callan, Chief of Administration
Erie County District Attorney, 25 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.