Sr Chemist

Senior Chemist Examination (Open) CS

Application Open Date: 07/13/2026

Application Close Date: 07/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Salary: $25.99 - $32.46 per hour.

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. To learn more about the Civil Service examinations and Eligible Lists please visit the Cleveland Civil Service Webpage: FAQs | City of Cleveland Ohio

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications at the time of submitting your application. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG.

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.

WATER--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.

Reminder:
Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS and include the Job Title in the email.

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit.

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.

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver's License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG.

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.

The City's guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer:

City of Cleveland

Address: 601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

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