Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2024-054
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 04/26/2024
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 3 2024
UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, MAY 30 2024. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 30 2024
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $20.44 - $32.84 an hour
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicants grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in Resume and Application.
NOTE: All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, resumes and any other required documents must be uploaded and included with your Application when it is submitted. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises the qualitative analyses of specimens (e.g.: water, food, sludge, grit, building materials, industrial and trade wastes, drugs) and other items that are under investigation or treatment. Prepares reagents, assists with sample collection, calibrates and maintains instruments, examines cultures, etc. Prepares required reports concerning the results of examinations. Trains and instructs assistants in laboratory procedures. May testify in court regarding the results of examinations and may engage in chemical research. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other physical science from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must be familiar with commonly used software packages. Must apply for Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Certification within 60 days of effective date of work site placement and once acquired, must be maintained while employed in this position.
Supplemental Information
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.