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Post Code:  D723
Announcement Number:   LE080412
Classification Number:   C0501
Open:   10/08/2008
Close:   10/22/2008
Location:  Salem
Availability:  Part Time

DATA ENTRY OPERATOR
(Part-Time Seasonal Residential Tax Credit Assistant/Salary will be prorated)

$1,752 - $2,387 MONTHLY


GENERAL INFORMATION
 
  • This position is with the Oregon Department of Energy, Conservation Division, and is located in Salem. The Oregon Department of Energy has approximately 90 employees and is responsible for promoting the efficient use of energy resources, developing an energy supply that is renewable, affordable and reliable, and regulating the transport and cleanup of radioactive waste.

  • This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people.  The list will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

  • This is a part-time (30 hours per week) seasonal position through June 30, 2009. This position receives prorated fringe benefits. The State of Oregon provides an attractive, cafeteria-style benefit plan that includes employer contributions toward a variety of medical and dental plans covering employees and dependants, participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP), and a deferred compensation plan.

  • Applicants are subject to a Computerized Criminal History check for a thorough background investigation.  Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
 
TO QUALIFY
 
Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section.  To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
 
  • Three months of full-time experience in data entry or word processing. Experience should include operating electronic data entry or word processing equipment to input information from source documents; AND

  • A typing speed of at least 45 words per minute. Write your typing/keyboarding speed in the SKILLS section of your application.

  • Completion of an established data entry training course using electronic data entry equipment may be substituted for up to three months of experience.

  • A copy of your certificate or transcripts must be attached to receive credit for courses taken.

  • Your application materials should clearly describe how you meet these qualifications.
 
IF YOU QUALIFY, see the EXAM and APPLICATIONS sections of this announcement for instructions.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
This position provides data entry of Tax Credit applications and limited clerical assistance to the Residential Energy Tax Credit Program staff. Major duties include:
 
  • Enter data from approved appliance tax credit applications into database and issue completed certification cards.  Proofread printed reports for accuracy and correct errors.

  • Open, sort and date stamp program mail. Review incoming applications for completeness and contact customer to obtain missing information.

  • Contact customer by phone/fax to verify information on application, issue a file number for each application and log into a spreadsheet.

  • Maintain existing filing system by filing all completely processed applications. Proofread printed reports for accuracy and correct any errors.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
 
Work is conducted in a typical office environment and requires sitting for extended periods with majority of time spent operating a PC.
 
EXAM
 
For applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, applications will be scored and ranked based on responses to the following question.  Please be as brief as possible and limit your response to no more than one (1) page per question.
 
  1. This job requires the usage of a personal computer to enter information from source documents; accuracy and speed are essential to this position. Describe your experience or training entering data into a computer where speed and accuracy were essential and indicate what type of information you entered.
 
APPLICATIONS
 
You must submit a State of Oregon Employment PD100 Application form.  Copies of applications and job announcements can be obtained from:
a.  the State's Jobs Page at:   www.oregonjobs.org
b.  local Oregon Employment Department field offices,
c. most state agency personnel offices, or
d. the Oregon Department of Energy web site:  www.oregon.gov/energy
 
If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at (503) 378-2130 or TTY (503) 378-4672 for the hearing impaired.  Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.
 
SEND completed application materials to:
 
            Human Resources
            Oregon Department of Energy
            625 Marion Street NE
            Salem, OR 97301-3742
 
You may FAX, if necessary, to (503) 373-7806.  Your application materials must be received by 5:00pm on the close date and must be complete and legible.  The Oregon Department of Energy is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or that may be lost in the mail.
 
AFTER your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising: a) if your application was accepted, or b) if your application was not accepted.  If you don't agree with the results, you may request a review.  Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it's received in our office by the close date.
 
SUBMIT only the required materials.  Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.
 
                                               The Oregon Department of Energy is
                                   An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
 
 
Page updated: October 08, 2008

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