Data Entry Clerk - Temporary

Job Overview

The City Assessor's office is seeking a temporary Data Entry Clerk to provide data entry support for appraisal staff. The position will assist in entering building perimeter sketches and property data into a Microsoft based computer valuation program.

Temporary role lasting approximately from June/July 2026 to April 2027. 40 hours per week, 8am-5pm Monday-Friday at City Hall. Not benefit or paid leave eligible.

• Provide administrative and data entry support for the department.
• Complete a variety of office clerical tasks including typing and filing.
• Maintain effective and efficient office filing systems, both for hard copy and electronic files, according to all statutory laws, policies, and office procedures.
• Enter and update information into various computer programs and applications including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word and department specific programs.
• Interpret data and document types and scan into electronic document systems under appropriate categories.
• Inform relevant parties regarding errors encountered.
• Prepare outgoing mail including addressing, folding, stuffing and sorting envelopes and packages for mass mailings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet.
• 6 months of experience in data entry.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs or equivalent software programs.

Skill in data entry, skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting general business periodicals or correspondence.

Ability to complete office tasks with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Ability to work in coordination with team members and the public.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry.

Physical Characteristics of Work:
Talking, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and finger dexterity. Work is primarily sedentary and requires sitting and/or using various computer equipment 80% of the time; and standing and/or walking 20% of the time. Frequently requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and infrequently requires the exertion of 10-25 pounds of force to lift or otherwise move objects.

Vision Requirements:
The minimum standard for those whose work is involved primarily with preparing and analyzing data and written information, transcription, computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

The employee ordinarily works in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Equipment Used to Perform

Essential Functions:

Computer hardware including keyboard, monitor, mouse, and printer; a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and specialized software; general office equipment such as writing utensils, copier, paper fasteners, paper cutter, files and file cabinets, scanner, photocopy machine, and calculator; communications equipment such as telephone and fax machine.

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status. Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.