About this role
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - OFFICIAL BULLETIN
HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN II (OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC)
TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION TO VERIFY YOU MEET THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED REJECTED IF YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS NOT DOWNLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M.
EXAMINATION #26-24
TITLE
HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN II
HOURLY RATE
$27.16 hourly
APPLICATION DEADLINE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026 @11:59 P.M
GENERAL STATEMENTS OF DUTIES
This Human Resources Technician II position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative assistance to the Human Resource Manager. This employee provides technical knowledge and input on decisions as it relates to the daily operations of the Human Resource Department. This employee provides assistance to assigned supervisor and to other departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have 3 years of paid work experience working in a Human Resources Department plus an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
Knowledge of:
- Basic mathematical principles. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Typing and word processing techniques.
- CPS and department procedures, policies and rules as they relate to assigned Human Resource Activities.
- PC hardware, software, systems and peripherals used in the assigned Computer processing system.
- Computer processes, or sufficient training and/or experience in such technology to perform effectively in the position with reasonable training.
- Modern office procedures, methods and comprequired in the performance of job duties.
Ability to:
- Work independently in absence of supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Type/word process at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents and correspondence.
- Interpret and explain CPS and department policies, procedures as they relate to assigned duties.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain confidentiality of restricted information.
- Work occasional overtime or other than normal shift to meet work schedule.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver License. This is a sensitive classification; therefore applicants for appointments must pass a security clearance, which includes a check of employment references and criminal records.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
240 working days.
EXAM DETAILS
Exam Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 / TIME: TO BE SET / LOCATION: TO BE SET
SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS OF TEST SECTIONS
The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of a written exam. The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis, analysis of examination results, consultation with subject matter experts or other professional methods.
OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC
GENERAL INFORMATION
- 1. FILING APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted through www.cps-k12.org. Applications must be received no later than stated deadline.
- 2. Unless otherwise stated, work experience requirements must be met by paid experience, and all qualifications must be met by the application deadline date.
- 3. TRANSCRIPTS: (IF NEEDED, NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS). PLEASE NOTE: Copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
- 4. PASSING SCORE: The passing score will be determined after the examination by the exam analyst, based on the job analysis, exam result analysis, consultation with subject matter expert, and/or other professional methods.
- 5. Application accepted from both citizens and non-citizens; however, due to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, only citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. will be hired.
- 6. AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline date.
- 7. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR QUALIFIED DISABLED: Such persons may arrange with the test analyst, no later than the application deadline, for an alternate test date, time or location, or necessary assistance in taking the exam, providing the security or integrity of the exam is not jeopardized nor an undue hardship (e.g., substantial additional cost or time) imposed. Contact Margaret Key, Testing in advance of the test date at (513) 363-0206.
- 8. VETERAN'S CREDIT: 20% additional credit is given for military service or service as a Red Cross nurse. To qualify, the following requirements must be met EACH TIME an application is filed for an exam; have an honorable discharge or transfer to the reserves with evidence of satisfactory service, OR have been a Red Cross nurse; have served on active duty; and have shown an official document verifying such service (e.g., DD-214), no later than the exam date; and have passed the civil service exam.
- 9. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Applicants for appointment must successfully pass a security investigation which includes a check of employment references and criminal records.