Job Abstract

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-060 DJE

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 05/10/2024

FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024

UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $31,200.00 - $61,851.78

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Under supervision, assists in the preparation of legal documents and other papers. Performs general clerical duties. Takes and transcribes legal dictation as required. Tracks legislation as necessary. Manages appointments and travel arrangements. Coordinates the scheduling of meetings, depositions, conferences, and court appearances. Performs other job-related duties as required. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.) Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.

A High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university is required. Two years of full time paid experience as a Legal Secretary is required. (Substitution: One year of full time paid experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking. A certificate in Legal Studies or closely related field may substitute for the degree.) Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

RESIDENCY CREDIT

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: 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. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

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.