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Data Control Clerk (Provisional)

City of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
This is a non-supervisory position where the incumbent performs responsible clerical work in the verification of data generated from computer processing. The Data Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all data entered into and generated from the computers. Under the direct supervision from the department head or his designee, the incumbent performs work in accordance with established procedures and policies.Reviews input and output data to verify adequacy and appropriateness of material;
Reviews all data prepared for computer processing;
-examines notations, code indications and instructions;
-advises terminal operators as to required input of data;
-detects errors and verifies conformance with established procedures and policies;
Reviews listings of materials required for data processing projects;
-maintains financial records relative to the costs of the computer system;
Distributes print-outs to proper authorities;
Performs routine clerical work;
May be required to operate computer keyboard for the input/output of data;
Performs related duties as required.
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(A) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Junior Data Control Clerk for one year.
OR,
(B) Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a Data Entry Operator (Board of Education), Data Processing Equipment Operator or Key Punch Operator for one year.

Open Competitive

(A) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university, technical or business institute in Data Processing or a related field in the computer or data processing area and one year of full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data;
OR,
(B) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university, technical or business institute (any major) and two years of responsible clerical experience; one year of which must have been full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data;
OR,
(C) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and four years of responsible clerical experience; one year of which must have been full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data;
OR,
(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A through C.Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and practices;
Working knowledge of computer terminology relative to the input of data;
Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures;
Ability to be trained in the operation of computer terminal equipment and related equipment used in the input/output of data;
Mathematical aptitude;
Ability to understand and interpret written material;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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