Data Control Clerk (Provisional)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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• Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Junior Data Control Clerk for one year.
  
  

OR,

• 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

• 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,

• 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,

• 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,

• An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A through C.
  
  

Additional Information

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.

The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our Offerings Include

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential