Civil Service Commission

Rachon Long - Executive Director

The Office of the Civil Service Commission accepts and processes applications for all Competitive and Non-Competitive City of Cleveland Civil Service Classifications.  Administers examinations for all Competitive classifications of various types to create eligible lists for hires, and certifies names from eligible lists to fill vacancies within the City of Cleveland

The Office of the Civil Service Commission oversees all active City Of Cleveland classified employees as governed by the Charter and the Civil Service rules.  The Civil Service Rules establish fair hiring and employment standards. 

Civil Service Commission Members

  • President: Pastor Gregory E. Jordan
  • Vice President: Michael Flickinger
  • Secretary: India P. Lee
  • Member: Cyrus Patton
  • Member: Nicole A. Carlton

Resources

We're hiring!  Apply by clicking here.

Visit our career site today:
For in-person assistance, visit our Recruitment Center: 
Location: City Hall, 601 Lakeside Ave, Room 30, Cleveland, Ohio 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Connect with Our Team 
For additional questions or personalized support, please contact:
• Darrick McDaniel
Recruitment and Development Manager Office: (216) 664-2905 I Cell: (216) 857-1117 
Email: dmcdaniel@clevelandohio.gov

• Anamarie Toth
Recruiter
Phone:(216)664-3752
Email: atoth@clevelandohio.gov

The Civil Service Commission conducts examinations based on job responsibilities and qualifications to identify qualified candidates for employment through these activities:

  • Conduct job analyses and develop and prepare examinations    
  • Prepare and distribute bulletins for test announcements    
  • Accept applications for test filings    
  • Test candidates, grade examinations, and notify individuals of the results

The Civil Service Commission maintains applications, testing materials, test results, eligible lists and certifies qualified candidates for vacant positions for City employment.  The Civil Service Commission maintains the Civil Service Rules for City Of Cleveland employees in the classified service.

Careers

Application for City of Cleveland Civil Service testing and job application is done online via NEOGOV. Only NEOGOV applications will be considered, as paper applications are no longer accepted.

All applicants must create an online account. Information is stored on a secure site, and can be used to apply for future job openings and tests. Applications must show relevant education and experience, and may be rejected if incomplete. 

A valid email account is required and applicants should check their e-mail often, as all correspondence regarding applications will be sent via email. 

The City of Cleveland only accepts applications for current job openings and current testing announcements, however applicants may be notified of future openings by choosing appropriate positions on the Jobs Interest page.