Data Control Technician I (DHS- Finance)

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Data Control Technician I (DHS- Finance) Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department HUMAN SVCS Division HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN Requisition Number 2026256 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE01 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$34,360/ annually

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Data Control Technician to support daily fiscal and administrative operations. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate records, processing financial and administrative documents, and ensuring information is entered and managed efficiently within computer systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-service focused, and comfortable handling a variety of clerical and accounting-related tasks in a fast-paced office environment. This position works under direct supervision and follows established procedures and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, process, and maintain records, forms, invoices, checks, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter, update, and retrieve data from computer systems while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Prepare routine and special reports, forms, and other fiscal or administrative documents.
• Process invoices, checks, electronic fund transfers, and other accounting transactions.
• Assist vendors, departments, and outside agencies with payment questions and related matters.
• Perform routine calculations and support bookkeeping and fiscal operations.
• Maintain organized files, records, reports, and documentation in accordance with office procedures.
• Provide customer service by researching information, answering questions, and assisting with fiscal or procedural inquiries.
• Perform general office duties including filing, typing, scanning, copying, phone support, and supply management.
• Back up records and perform other related clerical or administrative duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate effectively with others in giving and obtaining information, in following prescribed operating instructions, and in preparing routine reports from fiscal data.
• Responsibilities require having some knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles. Establishes and updates files; Retrieves information; business related mathematics.
• Prepares periodic reports; Provides customer services via telephone, computer and in person;
• Performs routine office functions, including preparation of documents,
• Strong customer service experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 06/04/2026 Job Close Date 06/11/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer, car and related equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

n/a

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures D = Daily Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity D = Daily Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation