Posting number: 0537CL-1026-017 (O) A
Department: County Executive Office
Job classification: DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Data Entry Technician positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
This recruitment is open to the public and will be advertised from October 8, 2026 through October 14, 2026, 11:59pm PST.
Applications will only be accepted on Thursday, October 15, 2026 until 11:59PM (PST).
The apply button will appear only on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and qualified candidates may submit their application.
The County of Orange is California's third most populous county, with more than 3 million residents and 34 cities. With a workforce of more than 18,000 employees across 22 diverse departments, the County offers a variety of opportunities for career development and growth, the job satisfaction of serving the public, and to contribute to efforts that make a difference in people's lives.
The immediate Data Entry Technician vacancy is within the Office of the District Attorney; however, future Data Entry Technician vacancies may arise in other agencies based on business need. Agencies where Data Entry Technician vacancies may occur include, but are not limited to Registrar of Voters, Probation, Social Services Agency, or other County departments.
The County of Orange is seeking motivated, detail-oriented Data Entry Technicians to accurately and efficiently enter data into computerized systems. As a continuing, primary responsibility, the incumbent uses a keyboard or data entry terminal to enter alpha and numeric data; reviews documents for completeness, accuracy and consistency with procedures prior to entry; extracts data from documents and codes; batches, and routes documents for processing. The Data Entry Technician also generates reports, charts, and graphs; operates peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers, and disk drives; may act as a lead worker or assist in training new staff.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical and clerical skills. To be successful in this role, candidates must prove expertise in the following areas:
Please click here for details on the Data Entry Technician classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
Applicants who have demonstrated meeting the minimum and/or desirable qualifications based on their responses to the supplemental question(s) will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments.
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment (Un-proctored, Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. After the assessment is completed and scored, only those applicants who are most competitive will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process.
After the assessment is completed, applications will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only the names of candidates whose qualifications were verified will be referred to the next step regardless of their score on the assessment.
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Omar Ghazi at omar.ghazi@ceo.oc.gov.
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Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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