CLERK

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THE CITY OF NEWBURGH

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION No. 2026-1 FOR

CLERK

DATE OF EXAM LAST FILING DATE

September 19, 2026 August 25, 2026

SALARY RANGE

$32,289 - $43,744

CLERK EXAM #2026-1

Newburgh Enlarged City School District, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill any vacancies that now exist or for any future vacancies.

There is a $20.00 application filing fee for this examination. The fee is non-refundable even for disapproved applicants; therefore, applicants should be sure they meet the minimum qualifications and complete the application in full. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER POSTMARK DATE OF AUGUST 25, 2026. See reverse side for on-line application filing instructions and fee waiver information.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Independently performs routine clerical work and/or assists in performing more difficult and responsible clerical work; does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY FOR EXAM:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND any combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate the ability to do the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN ASSIGNED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE

Completion of a basic First Aide Course, under the direction of the school district's supervisor over health services, is required prior to completion of probationary term.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION :

The written test will be designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

1. ALPHABETIZING : These questions are designed to test a candidate's ability to file material accurately in alphabetical order.

2. CLERICAL OPERATIONS WITH LETTERS AND NUMBERS : These questions are designed to test a candidate's visual perception and basic clerical accuracy in working with alphanumeric characters. The candidate is required to read, compare, check, re-order and count letters and numbers following specific directions for each question, Knowledge of the alphabet and the ability to count are required.

3. RECORD KEEPING : These questions are designed to test a candidate's ability to perform common record keeping tasks. The test consists of two or more "sets" of questions, each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling, maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents.


A Guide for the Written Test for Entry Level Clerical/Steno/Typist is available at the NYS website: Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request a copy of the test guide from this office.

THE PASSING GRADE FOR THIS EXAMINATION IS 70.0.

This written examination is being prepared and rated by the NYS Dept. of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the NYS Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating and review of examinations apply.

CALCULATOR STATEMENT :

Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards, "spell checkers", "personal digital assistants", "address books", "language translators" or dictionaries, or any similar devices are prohibited.

APPLICATION FILING FEE WAIVER:

A waiver of the application filing fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. Individuals who can be claimed as dependent on any other person's tax return are NOT eligible for application fee waivers as head of household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance, (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a state or local social service agency. All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. Any candidate applying for this waiver must complete a "Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification" form and submit it with the application for the exam before the last filing date as stated on the exam announcement. This form is available upon request at the civil service office and also on-line at


VETERAN'S CREDITS :

A disabled or non-disabled veteran who wishes to establish eligibility for additional credits, must claim these credits on the application and complete the veteran's credit application form inserted with the application. Candidates must also provide proof of war service (DD214) with the application forms.

Note to Handicapped or Disabled Candidates and Saturday Sabbath Observers :

If special arrangements for testing are required, you must so indicate on your application.

How to Submit Application: Either

• On-line submission of application and filing fee at:

Note: Applications with filing fee waiver cannot be submitted online.

• In person submission of application and filing fee, by appointment only. (Call View phone number on click.appcast.io to schedule). Cash, money order made payable to City of Newburgh, or credit card accepted.
• Mail in application, filing fee or fee waiver with postmark no later than last filing date to: Newburgh Civil Service, City Hall 83 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550

Please be aware you will receive a Signature Confirmation from View email address on click.appcast.io to the email address you provide, which confirms the successful submission of your application. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please be sure to check your Spam/Junk folder.

City of Newburgh - An Equal Opportunity Employer

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


NEWBURGH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Vera Best - Chairperson

John Powell - Commissioner

Thomas Foti - Commissioner

Michelle Mills - Administrator

Issue Date: August 04, 2026