Sr Chemist - Examination

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-067 DE

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 7/25/2025
SENIOR CHEMIST - WATER (OPEN)
FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Clevelands website:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025 . NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $20.44 - $32.84 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicants academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidates application and on academic training based on required credentials.

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.

HEALTH -Masters Degree in Public Health from the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH), or Epidemiology, Statistics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required. Six months of experience in epidemiology/statistical analysis or related field (e.g.: statistics) required. Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required. Must own or have access to a properly registered and insured motor vehicle for business use. Must be computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. WATER- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other physical science from a four-year accredited college or university required. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License 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.

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 Citys website here:

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans'preferencewillbeawarded,whenapplicable,toeligibleveteransinaccordance 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 applicants 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.