Data Entry Operator 1 (P)

Company: State of West Virginia
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Nature of Work

Employee rapidly and accurately transcribes alpha/numeric data from routine source documents into computer usable form by operating any of several devices; uses multiple formats as guidelines for proper entry of the data. Accessing and manipulating the data normally is not required. Shift work may be necessary.

This announcement is not for a specific position opening, but is for future Data Entry Operator positions located in Kanawha County. A list of eligible applicant names will be provided to the hiring agencies as requested. Typically only 1-3 positions per year are needed. It is highly unlikely that Data Entry Operator positions will be available in any other county. Applicant may complete an online "Job Interest Card" to be notified if jobs in other locations are opened. Do not apply for this announcement unless you are available for work in Kanawha County.

Apply Online.The Data Entry Operator 1 classification only requires a typing (keyboard) test. All examinations are administered online. Once your application is received, you will receive a notification from the Division of Personnel in approximately 10 days. The online typing instructions will be available for you to save to your desktop. The instructions will contain complete instructions on accessing the special typing test website with a special Access Code. You must take the typing test within 10 days to avoid expiration of the Access Code. The test may be taken at any available internet connected computer (home, office, other). Public access computers are available at many libraries and at Workforce WV offices.

NOTE: If you have already taken the typing test for ANY of the Clerical job titles (Office Assistant, Secretary, Administrative Secretary, Image Operator)within the past 30 days and want to be considered for Data Entry Operator titles, contact our office for instructions on how to have your current test scores applied to those titles.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent.

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