Clerk 4 examination
Clerk 4 open competitive examination (M1277H) for Lakewood. Open to residents of Lakewood Township. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Lakewood · Symbol M1277H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Lakewood Township.
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| Symbol | M1277H |
|---|---|
| Title | Clerk 4 |
| Employer | Lakewood |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Lakewood Township |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | CLERK 4 (15401) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Lakewood sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for CLERK 4:
Under direction, supervises, plans and coordinates the activities of one (1) or more clerical unit(s) involved in the processing of documents in a variety of functions; performs highly responsible and varied clerical work; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Investigates and resolves problems, complaints, and disputes in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures.
- Interprets and applies organizational rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Establishes procedures, practices, and work methods to increase work unit effectiveness and efficiency.
- Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 3 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for CLERK 4:
Three (3) years of experience in clerical work; one (1) year of which must have been performing duties at or equivalent to the Clerk 3 level.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Lakewood appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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