Private Secretary

About the Role

This is a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future Private Secretary position. The examination is not for an immediate opening.

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible typing and clerical work under supervision.
• Prepares reports and handles routine office details and correspondence for a city official.
• Performs general administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Three years of full-time paid progressively responsible clerical or secretarial experience required. (One year of experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)
• Must be able to type at least 50 words per minute (gross words per minute minus errors). Failure to meet this requirement will result in a grade of zero.

Examination Information

• Typing Test: Pass/Fail portion of the examination.
• Written Examination: May be computerized or traditional pencil-and-paper, designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification.

Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of accepting applications. Required documents (e.g., resume, certifications, driver’s license) must be uploaded at the time of application or emailed to CS@Clevelandohio.gov with the job title included.

Preference Credits

• Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) Preference: Graduates of CMSD receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score. Proof of graduation must be provided at the time of application.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans receive an additional five (5) points for honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions, or ten (10) points for more than 15% service-connected disability. A DD Form 214 (long form) or official armed service document must be presented at the time of application.

Pay

$21.31 - $28.65 per hour.