STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: DATA ENTRY
OPERATOR I
Class Code: 3031-03
Date Established: 06-22-73
Occupational
Code: 1-1-2
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To enter
required information from source documents into a computerized data bank by
using data entry equipment.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Operates data entry
equipment to enter routine types of applications.
·
Batches data and
supporting documents to prepare them for microfilming or filing.
·
Performs clerical
duties upon assignment.
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DISTINGUISHING
FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill
in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions OR in operating
machines for a variety of different purposes.
Knowledge: Requires
common sense understanding of instructions in performing a series of routine
procedures.
Impact: Requires
minimal responsibility for contributing to agency objectives by supporting or
performing routine work activities within a small organizational unit. Errors at this level are of minor
consequence and are readily detected through frequent checking or inspection.
Supervision: Requires no
supervision of employees or functions.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions under good conditions in a safe working environment.
Physical
Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires
minimal personal interaction or communication, including providing simple
information in response to routine questions from employees within the agency.
Complexity: Requires a
minimal combination of job functions, including performing frequently repeated
tasks according to set procedures and standardized situations.
Independent
Action: Requires minimal choice in performing
routine duties under immediate supervision and in following simple instructions
according to standardized policies and procedures.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of
two years of high school or its equivalent.
Experience: No experience
required.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
For appointment consideration, Data Entry Operator I
applicants must successfully participate in a written examination and data
entry exercise measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities
identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance by this class
specification.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Ability to understand data processing
routines and procedures. Ability
to learn routine data entry operations.
Ability to comprehend and follow written or oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain
harmonious working relationships with associates. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to
assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing
authority.
DISCLAIMER
STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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