Data Entry System 2 Keyer (DATA PROCESSING ASSISTANT)

Job Requisition ID: 54792 
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: 04/30/2026; 11:59PM
Agency: Department of Revenue
Class Title: DATA PROCESSING ASSISTANT (11420) 
Skill Option: Data Entry - Data Processing 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $3,935-$5,051/monthly - Effective 7/1/26 (Anticipated Salary for Non-State $3,935)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring two (2) Data Entry System 2 Keyers (Data Processing Assistants) for our Data Entry Division located in Springfield IL. This position is responsible for transcribing data from taxpayer documents and verifying the accuracy of captured data. If you have a strong attention to detail and the ability to enter data quickly and accurately, then we want you!  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!

 

The benefits of working at Department of Revenue include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life).

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, transcribes data from varied taxpayer source documents to a Key Multi-Media Data Entry System.
• Enters and verifies material for projects and jobs of a specialized nature required by processing procedures or as directed by management.
• Assists supervisor by providing guidance and assistance to new Data Processing Assistants to resolve machine or format problems.
• Attends training on a routing basis to stay current with processing/policy changes and data entry rules.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by one year's previous related experience such as is typically gained at the Data Processing Operator level.
• Requires the ability to key alphanumeric data accurately from a wide variety of sources into data entry software systems at a rate of 8,300 keystrokes per hour (KPH).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with data processing operations operating procedures.
• Two (2) yea