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Clerk I Spanish Speaking

CLERK I SPANISH SPEAKING

OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 2132

EXAMINATION DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2026

FILING FOR APPLICATIONS OPENS: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

FILING FOR APPLICATIONS CLOSES: OCTOBER 14, 2026

APPOINTING AUTHORITY: SALARY RANGE (per annum)

Board of Education: $38,737-$51,180 - 10 month | $48,893-$63,989 - 12 month

City of Yonkers: $50,586-$65,963*

Library: $47,321-$54,904*

Municipal Housing Authority: $48,159-60-999*

VACANCIES: AS THEY OCCUR

• This rate is subject to change

CLICK HERE FOR EXAMINATION APPLICATION

AN APPLICANT FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, N.Y. AT THE TIME OF THE EXAM AND FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO AND CONTINUOUSLY UP TO THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet the following requirement on or before the date of the written test.

OPEN-COMPETITIVE: EITHER

Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is an entry level position responsible for performing a variety of clerical tasks. The work includes processing, sorting, indexing, recording and filing records and reports. Direct supervision is received from an immediate supervisor. This position differs from Clerk II/Spanish Speaking by virtue of the limited complexity of the work. An incumbent in this position must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness according to procedures and instructions;
• Sorts large volume production work such as applications and various printed material and official documents into sets of predetermined arrangement and number and assigns sequential numbers to each set;
• Receives incoming unit mail, date stamps and routes to appropriate individual or location for action;
• Prepares folders on individual program cases with appropriate documentation per established system;
• Issues notifications to affected individuals on specific agency program actions per established procedures;
• Makes computations following prescribed steps using the four basic arithmetic functions;
• Checks arithmetic accuracy of certain calculations;
• Posts receipt of payments for various routine program activities to individual accounts;
• Compares computer printouts with other records for discrepancies, checks source documents to identify cause of error and notes appropriate corrective action for supervisor;
• Obtains and confirms routine data by telephone and refers telephone callers to appropriate office and individual;
• Prepares individual transcripts of school records;
• Searches for and/or compiles pertinent information and data;
• Uses a data entry terminal keyboard and a visual screen to enter and retrieve pertinent data from computer files;
• Logs receipt of various documents, applications and forms;
• Maintains a file of unit correspondence, various transactions, records and related materials;
• Answers routine factual telephone inquiries and/or refers callers to appropriate office or individual;
• Prepares routine forms and correspondence in response to inquiries;
• Orally provides information to individual members of the public on procedural requirements for various routine program transactions;
• Answers questions from individual members of the public while performing work at a counter or information station;
• May use a standard typewriter keyboard to type correspondence, records and other written materials.

A qualifying Spanish Language Oral Proficiency Test

The Spanish Language Oral Proficiency Test is designed to evaluate the candidate's oral proficiency in the Spanish language, at the level appropriate for the title being filled. A level I proficiency in the above language is required to pass the qualifying oral proficiency test for this title. This is equivalent to having a limited oral language proficiency with unsophisticated but understandable simple conversation.

Based on the ranking on the written test, only a sufficient number of candidates needed to fill the present vacancies will be called to take part in the qualifying language oral proficiency test. As additional vacancies occur, additional candidates who were successful on the written test portion of the examination will be invited to take the qualifying language oral proficiency test.

The language oral proficiency test will be rated on a pass-fail basis. Candidates must pass both the written test and the qualifying foreign language oral proficiency test in order to be eligible for appointment.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:

1. SPELLING

These questions test your ability to spell words that are used in written business communications.

2. ALPHABETIZING

These questions test your ability to file material in alphabetical order.

3. RECORD KEEPING

These questions evaluate your ability to perform common record keeping tasks. The test consists of two or more "sets" of questions; each set concerning a different problem. Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents.

4. CLERICAL OPERATIONS WITH LETTERS AND NUMBERS

These questions test your skills and abilities in clerical operations involving comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each question which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication "How to take a written test" helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm.

APPLICATIONS: APPLICATION FORMS AND INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, 1 LARKIN CENTER, 2ND FLOOR, YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DELIVERED PERSONALLY OR BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST DATE FOR FILING SHOWN IN HEADING. A separate application must be filed for each examination. OMISSIONS OR VAGUENESS IN ANSWERS WILL NOT BE INTERPRETED IN CANDIDATES FAVOR AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Approved candidates will be sent notice when and where to appear for examination. Due notice will be sent to DISAPPROVED candidates. IF NOTICE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN TWO (2) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION, CALL THIS OFFICE 377-6092.

NOTE: DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR YOUR APPLICATION. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXAMINATION. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL BE USED AS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AT TIME OF EXAMINATION.

APPLICATION FILING FEE: For all examinations held on or after June 1, 2017 a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. The required fee must accompany your application(s). If you are applying for a Promotional and an Open-Competitive Examination for the same title, only one application fee is required. Submit check or money order payable to the "City of Yonkers". Write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH. Application fees are not refundable. If you are disqualified from or fail to appear for the examination, your fee is not refunded. Therefore, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE EXAMINATION. YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE REQUIRED FEE MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST FILING DATE.

THE FEE MAY BE SUBJECT TO INCREASE.

APPLICATION FILING FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. All Claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a "Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification" form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as Listed on the Examination Announcement.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THE CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE OF ANY CHANGE IN NAME OR ADDRESS. NO ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO LOCATE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE MOVED.

AGE LIMITS: There may be statutory restrictions on employment if under 18. Certain examinations may have age restrictions, in which case creditable military service, not exceeding 6 years total, may be subtracted from age of an applicant over the maximum age limit. Credit for age reduction must be claimed at time of filing application, by completing Veterans Credits form and presenting separation papers.

INVESTIGATION OF CANDIDATES: All Statements are subject to verification. Inquiries may be made as to character and qualifications.

MULTIPLE TEST APPLICANTS: If you have cross filed for any other civil service tests with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site. You must notify this office in writing at least two weeks before the test date indicating the site where you wish to take the test.

TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS: When high school diplomas or college transcripts or diplomas are required, they must be submitted prior to appointment.

SABBATH OBSERVER: Candidates, who for religious reasons, cannot be tested on Saturday must indicate this information on their application.

ALTERNATE TEST DATE: Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged in accordance with established guidelines. This includes special test arrangements for active military members. Your request and verifiable documentation must be submitted to the Civil Service Office prior to the test date or in the case of an emergency not later than 4:30 p.m. on the next business day following the test. The requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with our alternate test date guidelines. A copy of these guidelines is available upon request in the Civil Service Office.

DISABLED APPLICANTS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application.

ELIGIBLE LIST: The eligible list established as a result of this test will remain in force for at least one year but not more than four years. Changing conditions may make it advisable to certify to future vacancies at higher or lower salaries than those announced.

PERSONS ON PREFERRED LISTS: Any person, otherwise meeting the requirements for this exam whose name is presently on a preferred list is eligible to compete in this examination.

VETERANS: Disabled and non-disabled veterans (military service) are eligible for additional credits may have 5 and 2 1/2 points (on Promotional exams), respectively or 10 and 5 (on Open-Competitive exams), respectively, added to their earned scores if successful in exam. CREDITS MUST BE CLAIMED AT THE TIME OF FILING APPLICATION FOR EXAM ON AN APPLICATION FOR VETERANS CREDITS. A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH EXAMINATION MUST BE COMPLETED. WHETHER OR NOT IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THESE CREDITS WILL BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT.

ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION CREDITS PURSUANT TO CIVIL SERVICE LAW SECTION 85.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any additional credits pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 85 to your final passing score.

In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten (10) points in a competitive examination for ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two (2) months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

85a: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty.

85b: Additional credits (10 points) allowed siblings of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/2001.

85c: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of emergency medical technicians and paramedics killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/2001.

On promotional exams candidates who have attained a passing grade in the written exam will have points added to an eligible score up to and including the day of the exam as follows:

SENIORITY:

Less than 1 yr 0 pts Over 26 yrs up to 31 yrs 6 pts

1 yr up to 6 yrs 1 pt Over 31 yrs up to 36 yrs 7 pts

Over 6 yrs up to 11 yrs 2 pts Over 36 yrs up to 41 yrs 8 pts

Over 11 yrs up to 16 yrs 3 pts Over 41 yrs up to 46 yrs 9 pts

Over 16 yrs up to 21 yrs 4 pts Over 46 yrs up to 51 yrs 10 pts

Over 21 yrs up to 26 yrs 5 pts

PROMOTIONAL EXAMS: (Departmental only) - At time of application, must be a current employee of the hiring authority where vacancy occurs.

CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

HIRING AND APPOINTMENTS SHALL BE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY AND MERIT AND ARE MADE IN OBSERVANCE OF CIVIL SERVICE LAW. FEDERAL, STATE AND CITY LAWS PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN APPOINTMENTS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, OR POLITICAL ORIENTATION, EX-OFFENDER STATUS AND STATUS AS A VIETNAM ERA VETERAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY LAW.