Junior Clerk

Job Title:

JUNIOR CLERK Examination

Position Code (OPEN) CS

Application Open Date: 06/29/2026

Application Close Date: 07/13/2026

Salary: $18.33 - $21.31 per hour.

Under immediate supervision, performs routine clerical work and related duties:

• 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.
• Clears and oils office machines.
• Handles and arranges stock.
• Assists at the information desk and counter.
• Makes and answers work‑related telephone calls.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 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 may receive ten (10) points added to his/her passing score if a passing grade on the written examination is attained. Applicants must upload legible copies of a signed and notarized Residency Affidavit.

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Preference Credit: A graduate of CMSD may receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, provided proof of graduation is supplied at the time of application.

Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans may receive additional points based on discharge status and service‑connected disability as specified in Civil Service Rules. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be provided at the time of application.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age, or religion.

The City of Cleveland offers a variety of benefit options depending on employment status and union membership, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical, and life insurance.