DATA CONTROL CLERK
About The Position
The Data Control Clerk enters, monitors, and controls data input and output through data-entry devices, online terminals, and other media to create, maintain, and generate reports for computerized systems. The role may include minor programming tasks, such as writing report generators, and other related work. The clerk works under general supervision, following specific instructions for computer-system maintenance while exercising independent judgment in report generation, presentation, and completion of data. The position may supervise personnel assigned to assist. The position is in the Department of Human Services, Division of Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. Appointment is contingent on successful preemployment screening and may require a complete background investigation, including a credit check, BCI, investigator interviews, and the SSA suitability process. The position is at an E-Verify site containing Federal Tax Information; employment eligibility must be validated through E-Verify. State employees hired after September 30, 2014 are required to participate in direct deposit.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of data-entry online terminals and printers.
- Ability to perform minor programming tasks.
- Ability to organize, present, and design data in formats suited to users' needs.
- High school graduation or graduation from a computer-related technical school, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
- Experience operating data-entry or online terminals and printers, with exposure to parameter-driven data retrieval and report-generator programs, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
- Successful completion of required preemployment screening and the SSA suitability process.
- Respond to requests for information during screening and investigation in a timely and complete manner.
Responsibilities
- Enter, monitor, and control data input and output for computerized systems.
- Maintain control logs, downtime records, error analysis, and batch control.
- Maintain contact with users to ensure input documents are received and assist users with operating procedures and available information.
- Verify the correctness and completeness of input documents.
- Key punch or enter data using an online terminal.
- Perform minor programming tasks to meet informational requests.
- Ensure output reports are produced when due and when requested by supervisors and users.
- Monitor and control operating supplies when required.
- Perform related work as required.
- May supervise the work of personnel assigned to assist.
Benefits
- Employee benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits.
- Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
