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Job Specification

DATA CONTROL CLERK

 DEFINITION:

 Under direct supervision, participates in the work of a clerical unit
 engaged in monitoring, editing, and verifying information processed by
 a data processing system; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may
 not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Establishes controls over input/output of a data processing unit.

 Screens, edits, and validates input and output of a data processing
 unit.

 Regulates work flow in accord with operating schedules.

 Initiates corrective procedures with data originating units.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the 
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 One (1) year of clerical or data processing experience.

 NOTE: Satisfactory completion of a six (6) month 
 approved course in electronic data processing at an accredited 
 college or university with a major course of study in programming 
 may be substituted for the above work experience.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than 
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential 
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the basic operation of computer equipment and
 of the principles of statistics.

 Ability to analyze data and to reason logically.

 Ability to communicate data preparation instructions to other units.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
 of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01468LC N/A02-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

12/21/2001