Key Entry Operator

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - B.20
Key Entry Supervisor II (4770)
Key Entry Supervisor I (4771)
Lead Key Entry Operator (4772)
Key Entry Operator (4773)
Assistant Key Entry Operator (4774)

April, 1975

SERIES CONCEPT

Key Entry Operators perform or supervise the recording of accounting, 
statistical, and other data by operation of an alphabetic or numeric key 
entry machine; verify data; and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents operate alphabetic and numeric key entry machines; punch a 
Variety of complex data to discs or onto tabulating cards: and operate 
machine verifiers.

CLASS CONCEPTS

Key Entry Supervisor II

Under direction, Key Entry Supervisor II's plan, organize and supervise the 
work of a large and complex key entry unit typically processing a wide variety 
of unrelated types of information, and having at least 10 full-time Key Entry
Operators.  Work is reviewed in terms of meeting specific objectives.

Typically incumbents plan, assign, and route work in accordance with scheduled
dates; prepare procedural manuals; instruct operators in the preparation of
programming cards that indicate fields; train new operators in keying
various types of original data; recommend or initiate personnel actions such
as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; and assist in designing
forms for special work orders.

Key Entry Supervisor I

Under general supervision, Key Entry Supervisor I's plan, organize and
supervise the work of a key entry unit, typically having fewer than 10 
full-time Key Entry Operators; or serve as first assistants to a Key Entry 
Supervisor II position or above. Incumbents plan, assign, and route work; 
train new operators; prepare a variety of complex programming cards or 
formats; recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, 
transfers, and disciplinary measures; and may operate some tabulating 
equipment.

Lead Key Entry Operator

Under general supervision, incumbents operate key entry equipment in the 
recording and/or verification of data for computer processing, and serve 
as working supervisors in the training of new operators and in answering 
questions regarding interpretation of data to be keyed or verified; or 
serve as technical assistants in the absence of or under the direction of 
a Key Entry Supervisor in performing the following duties: operating 
Master Control equipment, writing formats on new jobs for all machines, 
designing documents for users, and interfacing with customers including 
receiving batch instructions and determining batch status.

Lead Key Entry Operator positions are distinguished from Key Entry 
Supervisor I positions in that incumbents do not regularly have 
responsibility for job scheduling or personnel actions such as hiring, 
evaluation and discipline. Lead positions differ from Key Entry Operator 
positions in that Lead Key Entry Operators have responsibility for training 
new operators and answering questions regarding interpretation of data; or 
serve as technical assistants performing the specialized duties described 
in the Lead class specification above.

Key Entry Operator

Under supervision, incumbents perform all or most of the duties outlined in 
the series concept. This is the operational level, and the majority of key 
entry duties are performed at this level.

Assistant Key Entry Operator

Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform key entry operations.
Incumbents follow detailed clerical procedures and key data from previously
coded documents, and occasionally operate machines such as a sorter or 
verifier in simple checking operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Key Entry Supervisor II

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, and 
three years of experience as a Key Entry Operator, including two years 
of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Key Entry Supervisor I

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, and two 
years of experience as a Key Entry Operator, including one year in a lead 
or supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of education and 
experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful 
performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Lead Key Entry Operator

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, and two 
years of experience in the operation of key entry equipment plus a sufficient 
amount of experience in the present unit to have a detailed knowledge of 
layouts and formats processed within the unit; or an equivalent combination 
of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the 
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Key Entry Operator

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; formal 
training in typing; and six months of experience in the operation of key 
entry equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 
and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of 
the duties assigned to the position.

Assistant Key Entry Operator

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; formal
training in typing; and knowledges and abilities essential to the 
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Positions allocated to the supervisory titles must meet the criteria for 
supervision as defined in the Supplemental Guidelines for Supervisory 
Classes (SAM 12).