Data Control Technician I (DHS-Finance) at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionData Control Technician I (DHS-Finance)
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS-SOCIAL SERVICES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 202618
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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: $34,360.00 annually depending on qualifications.

Job Description: The purpose of this position is to process records and enter data into computer systems. The position is responsible for entering data, processing documents, retrieving information, and fiscal office administrative tasks. Employees are responsible for routine computations, processing checks, assisting vendors, maintaining files, forms and reports and other clerical functions. Responsibilities require having some knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles. The position works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

TYPICAL TASKS

• Processes and reviews documents, records, or other forms of information for quality and accuracy; enters data into computer systems; performs back up of records in accordance with procedures.
• Retrieves information from computer systems; prepares routine or special reports, forms, or other documents.
• Processes invoices, checks, electronic fund transfers, and other accounting transactions;
• Coordinates with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors concerning payment matters; and
• Employees are responsible for routine computations, processing checks, assisting vendors, maintaining files, forms and reports and other clerical functions.
• Performs customer services such as researching information, answering questions, and assisting customers with fiscal data or procedural matters.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, supplies, and copying.
• Performs other related 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

Job Open Date: 01/08/2026
Job Close Date: 01/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.