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SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (Seasonal)
City of Houston
Parks and Recreation
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$17.74 - $17.74
per hour
Type
Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal summer job with the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department involves leading data entry tasks for the Summer Food Services Program, such as checking information, organizing documents, preparing reports, and handling phone inquiries.
The role supports daily operations to ensure smooth program administration at various locations.
It's a good fit for detail-oriented individuals with clerical experience who enjoy team coordination and basic office work in a community-focused environment.
Key Requirements
- Two years of data entry or clerical/secretarial experience with heavy typing volume
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic math from up to 9 months of post-high school training
- Ability to operate office equipment like computers, calculators, and copiers
- Experience monitoring workflow, checking data, and maintaining records
- Preference for bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Preference for proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Occasional light physical tasks like lifting up to 20 pounds and bending
Full Job Description
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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
******SUMMER ONLY*****
DIVISION: SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
REPORTING LOCATION: VARIOUS*
WORKDAYS & HOURS: M – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Data Entry Operator (Seasonal)to join its Recreation and Wellness team.
The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
- Act as a lead worker monitoring the input and output of various data to provide information necessary for processing administrative reports in the daily operations of the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP).
- Receive and distribute documents to the Data Entry Operator on a daily basis.
- Check data and monitor workflow.
- Research files, retrieve and file documents.
- Maintain records and prepare standard reports and payroll input.
- Operate office machines, such as a calculator, computer, and copier.
- Answer phone and respond to inquiries that relate to the Summer Food Services Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematical functions as might be acquired through specialized training of up to 9 months of education or training beyond the high school level. May have simple vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of data entry experience or clerical/secretarial experience with a heavy volume of typing are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
Qualifications
Preference shall be given to those applicants with the following attributes:
Fluent bilingual (English and Spanish applicants.)Proficient in Excel**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** Additional Information SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YESIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
The salary range is:Pay Grade 12 APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-0241.If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.393.0241).
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If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.EOE Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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