Project sample
DATA ENTRY SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to direct the activities of a moderate size data entry and control section;
to operate data entry machines on special or difficult jobs; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans and assigns work to ensure a smooth flow of work within the unit; prepares production
schedules; coordinates the flow of work with other units; maintains records of attendance,
production, accuracy and supplies; interviews prospective data entry employes, effectively
recommends certain personnel actions including hiring and discipline; trains new operators in the
use of machines and clerical procedures; operates data entry machines on special or difficult jobs;
attends meetings; performs equipment analysis; develops new work methods and procedures;
participates in design of user requests; codes and debugs programs in a high-level language for
key-to-disk equipment; prepares data entry instructions and systems documentation; performs all
supervisory functions and systems maintenance required by data entry system; monitors
performance of remote terminals; trains remote users in the use of data entry equipment; evaluates
operator performance.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equiva- lent to high school
graduation and five years of data entry experience, which should include two years of supervising
data entry operations utilizing key-to-disk hardware.
Knowledges and Abilities: Knowledge of data entry opérations; knowledge of office practices;
ability to operate various data entry machines with speed and accuracy; ability to plan, assign, train
and direct the work of operators and to maintain personnel, production and control records; ability to
perform clerical operations; knowledge of high-level data entry languages; ability to work with and
train remote data entry users.
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