Skills: Monitoring    Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Definition:

  • Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial and other numerical data into electronic equipment, computerized databases, spreadsheets or other data repositories using a keyboard, mouse, optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools.

Job Description:

  • Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Duties and Tasks:

  • 1) Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
  • 2) Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • 3) Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • 4) Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
  • 5) Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
  • 6) Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
  • 7) Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
  • 8) Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
    y standards, and comply with government regulations.

Activities:

  • 1) Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things..
  • 2) Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • 3) Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • 5) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • 5) Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Abilities:

  • 1) Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • 2) Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • 3) Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Knowledge

  • 1) Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • 2) Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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