Junior Clerk

JUNIOR CLERK Examination (OPEN) CS2026-078 Application Open Date: 06/29/2026 Application Close Date: 07/13/2026 Salary: $18.33 - $21.31 per hour. APPLICATION INFORMATION This application is not for an immediate opening. By submitting an application you are applying to take a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. For more information on Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists, please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage at To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must submit required documents (resume, certifications, driver’s license, etc.) that support meeting the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Documents may be attached as PDF or JPEG. EXAMINATION INFORMATION WRITTEN EXAMINATION : The exam may be computerized or traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification. RESPONSIBILITIES Verifies files and records. Checks lists, bills, and requisitions for accuracy. Files records, bills, receipts, certificates, and correspondence. Prepares bills, cards, and tallies. Records address changes, statistics, and operating data. Records stock and material data. Types lists and payrolls. Stamps forms, payrolls, and records. Handles incoming and outgoing mail. Delivers mail, messages, and reports. Traces records and information. Sorts mail, invoices, requisitions, and correspondence. Operates office machines. Cleans and oils office machines. Handles and arranges stock. Assists at information desk and counter. Makes and answers work‑related telephone calls. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED required. One year of full‑time paid experience in an office setting with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds. RESIDENCY CREDIT A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry‑level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. To substantiate a claim for residency points, applicants must upload legible copies of a signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website. CMSD PREFERENCE CREDIT An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance‑level examination shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Veterans’ preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented. An applicant with an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions shall receive an additional five points; ten points are added if supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent service‑connected disability. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age, and religion. #J-18808-Ljbffr