BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

May 19, 2025

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB # 24-426                                          

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service residency requirements will apply
(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION:       Data Control Clerk/ Temporary

SALARY:           $ 45,439.00 - $ 52,780.00

LOCATION:    Student Support Services - Pupil Personnel - 808 City Hall,  65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202



APPLICATION:                                                                                                         
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “Submit” button.

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is a non-supervisory position where the incumbent performs responsible clerical work in the verification of data generated from computer processing. The Data Control Clerk is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all data entered into and generated from the computers. Under the direct supervision from the department head or his designee, the incumbent performs work in accordance with established procedures and policies.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Reviews input and output data to verify adequacy and appropriateness of material
• Reviews all data prepared for computer processing
• Examines notations, code indications, and instructions
• Advises terminal operators as to the required input of data
• Detects errors and verifies conformance with established procedures and policies
• Reviews listings of materials required for data processing projects
• Maintains financial records relative to the costs of the computer system
• Distributes print-outs to the proper authorities
• Performs routine clerical work
• May be required to operate a computer keyboard for the input/output of data
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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(A) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Junior Data Control Clerk for one year.
OR
(B) Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a Data Entry Operator (Board of Education), Data Processing Equipment Operator or Key Punch Operator 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 and one year of full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data
OR
(B) Associate's Degree from an accredited college, university, technical or business institute (any major) and two years of responsible clerical experience; one year of which must have been full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data
OR
(C) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and four years of responsible clerical experience; one year of which must have been full time data processing experience where work involved the input/output of data
OR
(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A through C.
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of computer terminology relative to the input of data
• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Ability to be trained in the operation of computer terminal equipment and related equipment used in the input/output of data
• Mathematical aptitude
• Ability to understand and interpret written material
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

FINAL FILING DATE:        May 25, 2025
 
APPROVED:
Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579