Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Temporary Data Entry Clerk

Salary

$17.50 Hourly

Location

12220 W Center Rd. Omaha, NE, NE

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

10216

Department

Election Commission

Division

GENERAL OFFICE ELECT COMM

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible.

TYPING TEST REQUIRED: Your application will NOT be considered unless you take the typing test - CLICK HERE to take the typing test now.

(NOTE): The first and last name you enter on the typing test and this application must be exactly the same. DO NOT PLACE A SPACE AFTER THE LAST LETTER IN YOUR FIRST OR LAST NAME. If the names are NOT an exact match (including upper and lowercase letters), your typing test score will not be uploaded into your application accurately, as it is completed through an automated process.

TYPING TESTS ARE VALID FOR SIX MONTHS.

Essential Functions

Wide range of duties, including entering voter information, answering the telephones, and assisting customers. Other duties as assigned by department coordinator.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• Ability to type 40 net words per minute.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be a registered voter or eligible to register to vote if 18 years of age or older.
• Must have computer experience and possess strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed indoors in an office setting and occasionally on site at company locations throughout the county. Noise level is usually moderate. Work is generally performed during standard day-shift hours, however hours will occasionally include varied days, hours and overtime as needed. Work may be stressful when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. Incumbents may encounter uncooperative or irate persons while performing duties.
• Work requires physical activity including extended periods of walking and standing with occasional climbing, reaching, carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending. An incumbent must have the ability to transport themselves to and from various locations throughout the County. An incumbent must have the ability to frequently lift and/or carry equipment, files, and other materials weighing up to 10 pounds and to occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

TYPING TEST REQUIRED: Your application will NOT be considered complete unless you take the typing test. If you havent taken the typing test, go back to the job posting and click on the link. I UNDERSTAND THAT the first and last name I enter on the typing test and this application MUST BE EXACTLY THE SAME. DO NOT PLACE A SPACE AFTER YOUR FIRST OR LAST NAME AND DO NOT ENTER A MIDDLE INITIAL ON THE TYPING TEST. If the names are NOT an EXACT MATCH (including upper and lowercase letters), your typing test score will NOT be uploaded into your application accurately, as it is an automated process. I UNDERSTAND that the typing test may reflect that I passed, but the determination of passing is based upon the typing speed requirement stated in the job posting and not the result provided by the typing website provider. NOTE: Typing Tests are valid for six (6) months. I understand this requirement and have completed my typing test.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of college
• Two years of college
• Three or more years of college
• Bachelors Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in clerical support positions?

• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have in customer service positions?

• Less than one year
• One year or less
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five or more years

05

Are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06

If you are 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 years of age on or before November 3, 2026, you must be a registered voter to work at the Election Commission. Are you registered to vote? If not, are you willing to register to vote if hired?

• Yes
• No

07

Select your proficiency level with Microsoft Office software.

• No proficiency
• Beginner level
• Intermediate level
• Advanced level

08

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veterans Preference

11

This is a temporary assignment of 5 weeks to 4 months. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you able to work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (part-time and evening shifts will be available)?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing to accept this position at $17.50 per hour?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment