JUNIOR DATA CONTROL CLERK (PROVISIONAL)
Salary
$41,003.00 - $45,186.00 Annually
Location
City Hall, NY
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
POSTING
Department
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Fee
$0.00
RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An incumbent to a position in this class assists in the preparation, input and verification of data generated from electronic data processing and maintaining the accuracy of all data (input/output) generated from the computers. Work is performed in accordance with procedures and policies, however, the incumbent makes decisions on ordinary questions of procedures and order of tasks. Immediate supervision is received from the administrator or a designee of the department or division. No supervision is exercised over personnel.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Assists in checking and verifying data prepared for computer processing;
Prepares timesheets, purchase orders and requisitions;
Performs routine clerical work;
May be required to operate data processing and word processing equipment, i.e., data entry terminal, printers, personal computers;
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
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Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Clerk, Jr. Traffic Clerk or Typist for,
one year.
Open Competitive
A) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university, technical or business institute in Data Processing or a related field in the computer or data processing area;
OR,
(B) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university, technical or business institute (any major) and either 6 credit hours in data processing OR 6 months of full time data processing experience where work involves the input/output of data;
OR,
(C) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and one year of full time clerical experience; 6 months of which must have been full time data processing experience where work involves the input/output of data;
OR,
(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A through C.
THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
Additional Information
Working knowledge of computer terminology relative to input of data;
Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and practices;
Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures;
Ability to be trained in the operation of data processing equipment, computer terminal equipment and related equipment used in the input/output of data;
Ability to understand and interpret written material;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our offerings include:
Employer City of Buffalo