Data Control Technician I (DHS- Finance)

City of Chesapeake Virginia

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Job summary

The City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a dependable Data Control Technician to support daily fiscal and administrative operations. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing financial documents, and ensuring data integrity within computer systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-service oriented, and comfortable handling clerical and accounting tasks in a fast-paced office.

Qualifications

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
Minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience
Special certifications and licenses may be required
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

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

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year college in office tech / information systems

Tools

Accounting software

Office equipment

Job description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type City Employees Only

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department HUMAN SVCS

Division

Division HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026485

Number of hours worked per week

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

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$35,219 / annually Actual starting 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,

Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Job Close Date

10/26/2026

Open Continuous No

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

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

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 = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives

Explosives S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures D = Daily

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily

Primary Work Location

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

Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.