DATA ENTRY SUPERVISOR 0517

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervision and coordination of all work of a unit responsible for data entry, generation of reports and conversion of files through use of specialized systems. The employee has overall responsibility for organizing, reviewing and directing the work and activities of subordinate personnel as well as exercising general, statistical and accounting controls over the work. Work is subject to review by Administrative personnel through periodic reports and conformance to time schedules. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, directs and reviews the work performed by the operators in a data entry unit;

Organizes work schedules and issues job assignments;

Oversees the Benefit Issuance Control Subsystem (BICS);

Makes equipment and software recommendations as it relates to data processing;

Reviews all completed work for accuracy and completeness before it is dispatched to appropriate divisions;

Directs and coordinates the flow of work within a data processing unit;

Assists programmer staff in the modification of report system parameters;

Assists in the purchasing of IT equipment relevant to data processing;

Assists in planning new procedures and methods for the data entry unit;

Assists in interviewing, evaluating and instructing job applicants;

Maintains production log of work status, prepares periodic reports, and maintains equipment file;

Maintains liaison with user departments to assure constant and accurate flow of source material;

May operate data entry equipment if necessary.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the process of data entry; thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures; skill in the operation of data entry equipment and systems; ability to plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain personnel, production and control records; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and superiors; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience as a data entry operator, two years of which were at a supervisory level.

PROMOTIONAL

Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Principal Data Entry Operator.

R09/29/21

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive