Data Entry Technician - Remote

DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN - EXTRA HELP
The Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for Data Entry Technician-Extra Help positions on Wednesday, August 17, 2022; this recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be done on or about Friday, August 19, 2022. Please Note: Only on-line applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.
These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These Temporary Extra Help positions are estimated to end early-to-late November 2022. These positions will often require overtime on evenings and weekends.

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
The Registrar of Voters is responsible for conducting elections in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.8 million active registered voters. Voters have a choice of voting a mail ballot or voting in person at any of the more than 180 Vote Centers located throughout the county. Vote Centers operate from four to 11 days.

You can find more information about the Registrar of Voters department and what we do at www.ocvote.gov/votecenter

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Data Entry Technician-Extra Help position will fulfill staffing needs with in our Voter Data Services Department of the Orange County Registrar of Voters. As a Data Entry Technician- Extra Help in this department the job duties may include:

• As a primary responsibility, uses a keyboard or data entry terminal to enter alpha and numerical data
• Reviews documents for completeness, accuracy and consistency with procedures prior to entry
• Extracts data from documents and coding for entry
• Verify affidavits of new or re-registering voters daily under tight deadlines
• Key corrections to voter information to ensure we have the most updated information
• Verify signatures on petitions and registration affidavits
• Proofread inputs to ensure accuracy
• Key for long periods of time
• Additional duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The Ideal candidate will possess knowledge of data entry terminology and equipment along with the ability to:

Technical Knowledge | Office Experience

• As a primary responsibility, uses a keyboard or data entry terminal to enter alpha and numerical data
• Understand the procedures and regulations governing the areas of assignments; the terminology and documents used and apply that knowledge to the specific operations of the office
• Key data at a rate acceptable for the position
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy and consistency with procedures
• Extract data from documents and coding for entry using information codes
• Verify affidavits of new or re-registering voters daily under tight deadlines
• Key corrections to voter information to ensure we have the most updated information
• Verify signatures on petitions, registrations and returned VBM ballots
• Proofread inputs and ensure accuracy
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficiency in current computer systems and programs as well as modern office practices and procedures and the operation of equipment

Interpersonal Skills

• Working well in a team environment
• Consistently demonstrating a positive attitude
• Exhibiting a strong work ethic
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Working independently, as well as with a team

Customer Service

• Interacting in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to answer inquiries from the public with diplomacy, professionalism and enthusiasm
• Anticipating and meeting customer needs in all situations
• Establishing productive and professional relationships with internal and external customers