The Data Entry Technician supports the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) system and related functions including, but not limited to, eligibility verification and ongoing recruitment efforts in compliance with all Federal and State regulations.  Incumbents will support the selection process for enrollment and maintain the tracking and integrity of enrollment, daily attendance and meal count records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Collects, reviews, and inputs data into a computer processing system to enable timely application processing in accordance with enrollment, attendance, and meal count procedures.
• Performs high-volume data entry, utilizing the ChildPlus data base, accurately and at a speed to meet established production standards.
• Audits output data; may be expected to code data and production related errors.
• Maintains and revises procedural lists.
• Controls records and coding schemes to process source data; Verifies the accuracy of materials produced and/or input data.
• Reads, analyzes and interprets written materials to communicate with families and staff.
• Performs word processing and creates spreadsheets demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness and neatness. 
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computes percentage and interprets and develops graphs. 
• Creates, duplicates, and distributes copies of date entry reports/spreadsheets; generates reports/documents and copies, compiles and distributes documents and materials. 
• Maintains up-to-date file listings, indexes and cross-references; sorts, cross-references, duplicates and files a wide variety of records and documents. 
• Retrieves, creates and maintains chronological files; retreives files upon request and creates new file folders. 
• Provides office administrative and basic support services to managers and staff and provides backup to other office clerical and administrative staff. 
• Performs a range of office administrative duties of varying levels of difficulty, requiring a good knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and spreadsheet administration. 
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment. 
• Compiles required information and types standard agreements and contracts for approval, signature and execution. 
• Assists clients and others in person and/or by telephone; Responds to questions and complaints; Takes telephone messages. 
• Mails requested materials and documents. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in data entry/computer records management or in a related data input work environment including a working knowledge of technical/computer terms. 
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, the Internet and database software such as ChildPlus. 
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred 

FT/Reg/SEIU Local 221 Union position. Membership/dues are applicable