SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (Seasonal)
Location
Texas City, TX | United States
Job description
Salary: $16.29 Hourly
Location : Various
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 33102
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: 5/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
******SUMMER ONLY***** DIVISION: SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
REPORTING LOCATION: VARIOUS*
WORKDAYS & HOURS: M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
**Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a
Senior Data Entry Operator (Seasonal) to join its Recreation and Wellness team.
The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
- Act as a lead worker monitoring the input and output of various data to provide information necessary for processing administrative reports in the daily operations of the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP).
- Receive and distribute documents to the Data Entry Operator on a daily basis.
- Check data and monitor workflow.
- Research files, retrieve and file documents.
- Maintain records and prepare standard reports and payroll input.
- Operate office machines, such as a calculator, computer, and copier.
- Answer phone and respond to inquiries that relate to the Summer Food Services Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematical functions as might be acquired through specialized training of up to 9 months of education or training beyond the high school level. May have simple vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years of data entry experience or clerical/secretarial experience with a heavy volume of typing are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None
PREFERENCES Preference shall be given to those applicants with the following attributes:
- Fluent bilingual (English and Spanish applicants.)
- Proficient in Excel
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:
Pay Grade 12 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
Applications must be submitted online at: .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-395-7108.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395.7108). (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
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01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
02
Have you worked or volunteered for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department in the past or currently?
03
If you answered "Yes" to question #2, did you provide complete and up to date information of your previous or current work or volunteer experience on this application as Work Experience in your profile?
04
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than a High School diploma/GED
- High School diploma/GED
- Vocational/Training
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
05
How many years of verifiable work experience do you have performing data entry/ clerical duties and or secretarial duties with heavy data entry responsibility?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 6 years
- 6 or more years
06
Which of the following languages below are you proficient in?
07
Please select all of which you have experience operating:
- Calculators
- Computers
- Copiers/Scanners
- None of the above
08
What level of experience do you have in the use of Excel?
- Beginner Experience - 3 months or less
- Intermediate Experience - 6 months to 1 year
- Advanced Experience - 2 years or more
- No experience
09
Do you understand that this application is for seasonal employment only and that there is no guarantee of permanent employment?
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