Data Entry Clerk External Exam Date 05.08.26

Duval County Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves clerical work focused on preparing and inputting data using a computer workstation. The role requires assembling, verifying, and keying information from various source documents into computer-accepted formats, as well as performing general clerical tasks such as filing and typing. The Data Entry Clerk will work closely with different offices to ensure data accuracy and provide information as requested. This role is considered above an Office Assistant, Clerk I, Clerk Typist, or Administrative Clerk II, but below a Middle School Secretary or High School Secretary. This is an onsite position, not remote or hybrid.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• An eighteen (18) month combination of education and clerical experience that includes the operation of data-entry equipment and/or a personal computer on a regular basis.
• Satisfactory completion of a three (3) semester-hour post-high school or college-level data entry and/or computer operations-related course may substitute for six months of required experience.
• Must be able to type 20 correct words per minute.
• For promotional candidates: Satisfactorily served for one (1) year in the class or classes of Office Assistant, Clerk I, Clerk Typist and/or Administrative Clerk II and meet the open requirements.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in the operation of a computer work-station or similar data entry device.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong mathematical skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to learn new procedures and to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to recognize and honor confidential information.
• Ability to learn to operate standard office machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with various individuals.
• Ability to read, understand and apply job-related materials, information, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and organizes data for input into system.
• Types or keys information into the system through the use of a computer work station or related equipment.
• Files material by alphabetical or numerical sequence.
• Reads computer printed error lists and finds data entry documents for corrections.
• Works closely with personnel in various offices which are submitting data input material.
• Answers inquiries either in person or over the telephone regarding data which is being or has been recorded.
• Assists in the training of new clerks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees