Typing Test Certification Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Description PRIVATE SECRETARY Examination (OPEN) CS2026-106 Application Open Date: 08/14/2026 Application Close Date: 08/31/2026 SALARY: $21.31 - $28.65 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. 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 EXAMINATION INFORMATION TYPING TEST: This portion is Pass/Fail. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification

NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE AT LEAST 50 WPM (Gross words per minute minus errors). FAILURE TO OBTAIN 50 WPM WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO. Examples of Duties Under supervision, does responsible typing and clerical work.

Prepares reports and handles routine office details and correspondence for a city official. Performs general administrative duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university required.

Three years of full-time paid progressively responsible clerical or secretarial experience required. (Substitution: One year of experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Must be able to type 50 words per minute. Supplemental Information 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@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email. CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (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, 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 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. Reminder: 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 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. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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