What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk A position at City of Milford?
City of Milford
OPEN COMPETITIVE NO. 26-17
CLERK A - DPLU
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2026 CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2026
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:This opening is available to all City employees and the general public.
* New employees are customarily hired at the minimum salary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by post-secondary business and/or computer courses and one (1) year of experience performing general clerical and office work using word processing OR any equivalent combination of formal education/training and/or work experience. General computer skills including word processing and email required. Some spreadsheet knowledge helpful.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be given an online keyboarding exam (pass/fail) that will test for the ability to type at least 35 words per minute with an error rate no higher than 95%. Those who pass the keyboarding exam will go on to the performance examination weighted at 50% (Reading Comprehension, Basic Excel, Business Correspondence, Proofreading, and Customer Service) which will test for the ability to utilize various office automated software and applications required to perform the essential duties of the position. Those who pass the performance exam will then be ranked according to their education, training and as indicated on the application supplement and weighted at 50%.
FILING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must create an account to access the Human Resources portal and fully complete an Employment Application. A resume and cover letter must also be submitted through the portal.
To view the job posting and access the application materials, please visit the City’s Employment Opportunities page at the link below:
- https://milfordct.us/767/Employment-Opportunities
All application materials must be submitted through the online portal.
You will need to create an account to complete your submission:
- https://milfordct.munisselfservice.com/
Select the position you are applying for and follow the instructions provided.
CITY OF MILFORD - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The City of Milford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.59 - $26.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27