City of Waltham, MAssachusetts

Open competitive examination

clerical

$55.00 Examination Application Fee Required

Last Date to Register: Friday,October 13 2017Examination Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017

Exam Location: Waltham High School, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham

Exam Time: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

PLEASE READ THIS EXAMINATION POSTER THOROUGHLY

This examination is held to establish an eligible list from which to fill City of Waltham and School Department clerical vacancies. Please be advised that the existing clerical list will be replaced with the new eligibility list on November 1, 2017.

Building doors will be open ½ hour before each exam is to begin and will be locked exactly at the start time of each exam, there will be no admittance once the exam has begun.

EXAMINATION SUBJECTS: Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary, Spelling, Basic Filing, Reasoning, Following Written Instructions and Basic Math Calculations. This test is an aptitude test that will assess general abilities considered important for clerical positions.

SCORE:This Open Competitive Exam is composed of two tests. In order to pass this Exam you must achieve at least 70% each test.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Applicants must have one – three years of full-time experience in office work. Ability to pass CORI and drug and alcohol screening. Ability to type a minimum of 30 (error-free) words per minute. Ability to successfully pass a computer test which utilizes Windows, Excel and Microsoft Word.

DUTIES: Under the direction of an administrative or clerical employee of a higher grade who may assign duties and check work for completeness and accuracy, to perform clerical work according to standard procedures, and to perform related work as required.

TO APPLY: Applications are available on-line at in Human Resources, 119 School Street, Waltham. All applicants must be pre-registered, no walk-ins will be accepted the day of the exam.

Applications and payments must be returned to City Hall, Treasurer’s Office, 610 Main Street, Waltham with the $55.00 examination fee. Only cash, money orders and credit cards (Mastercard, Discover and Visa) accepted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 781-314-3355. Payment of the fee will not be accepted on the day of the examination all applicants must be pre-registered.

SCHOOL OR PREPARATION SERVICE: The City does not support any school or service offering preparation for examinations and is not responsible for their advertising claims.

IDENTIFICATION AT THE EXAMINATION SITE: At the examination site, applicants must present current and valid photo identification with signature (e.g., driver’s license, passport, military ID).

VETERANS: DEFINITION OF A MASSACHUSETTS VETERANM.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2004 Effective August 30, 2004: To be a “veteran” under Massachusetts law, a person is required to have either 180 days of regular active duty service and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions OR 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day of which is during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. A chart defining “wartime” service is available online at or

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference and if your eligibility for veterans’ preference has not been previously approved by HRD, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 Member-4 Form (Release From Active Duty-Long Form) in order to receive proper credit. Although you may supply this proof at any time during the life of the eligible list, it is recommended that you submit it at the time of the examination or immediately upon qualification.

As of July 1, 1998, those who otherwise qualify for veterans' preference, but are still in military service may claim such credit by supplying proof, on official letterhead with appropriate signature, of their military service to date, including the dates of active duty, current assignment, and estimated time of separation. The individual must provide official documentation of honorable discharge at the time of appointment. See MGL Ch. 31, §3, Clause (f).

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:If you need special testing accommodations due to a documented impairment such as a hearing, learning, physical, mental or visual disability, fill in item #2 on the paper application form. You must also submit aletter of support from a qualified professional detailing what type of accommodation you require at the exam site. Without such a letter, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to grant your accommodation. This information is requested only to provide reasonable accommodation for exams, and will not be used for any other purposes.

NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING APPLICANTS: This examination will only be offered in English.

NO MAKE-UP EXAMINATION:With the exception of current military personnel as described above, no candidate has a right to a make-up examination due to personal or professional conflicts on the testing date. Candidates are advised to consider this BEFORE applying for the examination.

CREDIT FOR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE-Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter31 Individuals may apply to receive credit for employment or experience in the position title. Information on how to apply for this credit will beavailable in the Human Resources Department. All claims must provide specific details of any employment or experience you have in the examination title as the result of service, including dates of service and number of hours worked per week, and must be accompanied by documentation supporting these claims. Please note, credit for employment or experience is applicable only to individuals who achieve a passing score on the written examination, and cannot be added to a failing written examination score. Claims and supporting documentation must be submitted at the exam site, or postmarked within 7 calendar days of the written examination.

For additional information see

  1. Section 22: Passing requirements of examination; credit for training or experience; request for review
  2. Section 23: Review of examination papers; errors
  3. Section 24: Appeals; petitions
  4. Section 25: Eligible lists; certification; refusal to accept employment

The City reserves the right to change the requested exam time in the event one of the sessions reaches maximum capacity. (i.e., switch from ONE session TO ANOTHER).You will be placed on a first come first serve basis.

Direct all inquires to:

City of Waltham

Human Resources Department

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

781-314-3355

Last Date to Register: Friday October 13, 2017 Examination Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017

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