What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Monitoring Specialist I - Examination position at City of Cleveland?
Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-100 DE
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 10/24/2025
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SPECIALIST I (OPEN)
Filing Of Application
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.33 - $29.65 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.
Examples of Duties
Entry level position working in the air monitoring section. Uses air sampling equipment to collect particulate samples according to prescribed methods, and compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g., strip, chart, continuous air analysis equipment, high volume air sampling filters, etc.). Measures ambient and stack concentration of pollutants (e.g., carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, etc.). Verifies the validity of collected data. Prepares air quality indexes and source test reports. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science-related field from an accredited college or university required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Must possess a basic knowledge of air pollution as it relates to air monitoring. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required
Supplemental Information
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:
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 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.
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 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.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-100 DE
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 10/24/2025
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SPECIALIST I (OPEN)
Filing Of Application
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $15.33 - $29.65 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.
Examples of Duties
Entry level position working in the air monitoring section. Uses air sampling equipment to collect particulate samples according to prescribed methods, and compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g., strip, chart, continuous air analysis equipment, high volume air sampling filters, etc.). Measures ambient and stack concentration of pollutants (e.g., carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, etc.). Verifies the validity of collected data. Prepares air quality indexes and source test reports. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, or any other science-related field from an accredited college or university required, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Must possess a basic knowledge of air pollution as it relates to air monitoring. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required
Supplemental Information
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 City’s 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 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.
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 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.
Salary : $15 - $30
