This is data entry and clerical work which involves complex work methods and problems and requires advanced data entry skills.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing work where the emphasis is on data entry. Employees are also responsible for the performance of a wide variety of tasks, which requires the application of independent judgment and clerical knowledge. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through observation of operations, periodic audits, and evaluation of work performed.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Performs data entry including researching, verifying, and correcting information to be entered into a database.

May develop simple databases using various computer software packages; ensures data is valid and properly stored; generates reports, tables, graphs or maps from database information; and conducts database queries.

Regularly creates complex financial spreadsheets, forms, or formats using various computer software packages; prepares diagrams or drawings using computer graphic software.

Screens telephone calls and refers callers to appropriate party or takes telephone message; opens, sorts, and distributes mail; sorts and files correspondence, reports, vouchers or other materials.

Processes documents requiring various procedural knowledge specific to area of assignment; reviews documents for sufficiency, obtains necessary signatures and routes appropriately, maintaining follow-up.

Provides information to other divisions and the public, applying significant knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures.

May supervise a small group of employees engaged in routine clerical duties.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of simple data processing and transmission principles utilized in computerized information system.

Knowledge of routine office practices and procedures as it pertains to MDCU.

Ability to read and decipher data on source documents to be entered.

Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy and a reasonable rate of speed.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work with considerable independence.

Skill in data entry or typing.