ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 400,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking to hire a Temporary, part-time Data Entry Clerk Student Employee to help our Distribution Department with a special data entry project. This position is non-benefited and will generally work between 10-18 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor TMWA to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Examples of Duties:

• Read source documents and move data from paper documents into digital files and or database systems using computer hardware like keyboards or scanners.
• Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
• Accurately input data into databases and update existing records and files.
• Compare data with source documents and ensure data integrity by performing data quality checks.
• Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
• Locate and correct data errors or discrepancies and report them to supervisors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the minimum requirements is:

Experience, and Education & Training: Attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking English.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Not applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology; the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; computer hardware and software, including applications.

Skill/Ability to:

Use the computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, or process information, typing with an acceptable speed and accuracy, communicate (read and write) in English at an intermediate level; accurately and effectively enter data into computer systems and databases, proficiently use data entry software (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and tools; follow procedures and instructions.

TMWA is an equal opportunity employer. It is TMWA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. TMWA’s commitment to equal opportunity includes all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, advancement, and termination.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action, and an employee’s caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

TMWA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@tmwa.com or 775-834-8294.

TMWA is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of our employees. That commitment is jeopardized when any of our employees illegally use drugs at home or at work, comes to work under the influence, possesses, distributes, or sells drugs in the workplace, or abuses alcohol on the job. As part of our commitment to safeguard the well-being of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, TMWA has established a drug-free workplace policy.