What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Entry Specialist position at West 4th Strategy?
ROLE
We need an experienced Data Entry Specialist. You’ll support the Department of Interior’s (DOI) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) with a strategic initiative in which it needs to record information about importing and exporting wildlife into the United States. Your job is to transfer information from a set of importation and exportation forms into the USFWS’ database.
Each USFWS’ forms — called “Form 3-177” — has about 45 fields of data, e.g., numbers, words, etc. You’ll enter these 45~ data points into the USFWS database. Historically, a Data Entry Specialist can complete about 25 to 40 forms per hour. Each Form
This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job security and stability, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform data entry and sort, scan, file, and inventory documents
- Review each Form 3-177 to ensure user entered all necessary data
- Enter Form 3-177 data into database
- Add reference control number to bottom of Form 3-177 once all data is entered into database
- Verify that all Form 3-177 data is entered into database prior to moving to the next screen
- Correct any errors found in Form 3-177 data
- Scan all completed Form 3-177s and associate it with the matching reference control number
- Upload scanned Form 3-177s into database with the matching reference control number
- Scan and upload supplemental files that map to a particular Form 3-177
- Verify that each Form 3-177 and any supplemental files have been properly scanned and uploaded
- Stamp “scanned” on all original Form 3-177s and supplemental files
- Shred and destroy any non-original and/or unnecessary Form 3-177s and supplemental files
- Organize and box original Form 3-177s and supplemental files according to month and date
- Attend training, as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Organizational abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Analytical skills
- Verbal and interpersonal communication
- Typing skills
- Microsoft Office
BACKGROUND
- Progressive and relevant experience
EDUCATION
- Preference for Bachelor’s degree
- Experience can substitute for education
LOCATION
- 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
TELEWORK
- N/A
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
COVID VACCINATION
- COVID Vaccination required since this role supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- Department of Interior (DOI) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
TRAVEL
- No travel required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2 or 1099
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
