Exam /Credential Assessment
Civil Service Examinations
There are jobs at CSU that require applicants to take exams. We administer and score
exams following guidelines established by: State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). In-person exams are required for the Police Series. You will need to schedule Police Series exams in advance and take them on campus. The
exam schedule is listed below:
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When
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Where
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Wednesdays Only
10am to 1pm or
1:15pm to 3:15pm
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Cook Administration Bldg. Room 203
9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2040
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LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
PLAN TO ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TESTING AND BE PREPARED TO PRESENT A VALID ID
CARD.
Civil Service Credential Assessments
As part of the Civil Service Examination Process, CSU will conduct open and continuous
testing. This allows an applicant to schedule a review of their credentials for any
classification, regardless of whether a vacancy exists. After the request, the review
process should occur within 15 days. For this purpose, we allow qualified applicants
to request and have their credentials reviewed for any civil service classification.
All Civil Service position titles listed at Chicago State University are subject to
State Universities Civil Service Section 70/36d, section 1.3 of the Examination Procedures Manual for Open & Continuous testing procedures.
Academic Contract Supervisor
Accountant II
Accountant, Assistant Chief
Accountant, Chief
Accounting Associate
Accounting Officer
Administrative Aide
Administrative Assistant I
Admission and Records Representative
Admissions & Records Assistant
Admissions & Records Associate
Assistant Distribution Services Supervisor
Automotive Foreman
Automotive Sub-Foreman
Benefits Manager
Benefits Specialist
Building Service Foreman
Building Service Sub-Foreman
Building Service Worker
Business Manager I
Business/Administrative Associate
Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman
Cashier I
Cashier II
Child Development Associate
Client Relations Representative III
Collection Representative
Community Outreach Worker
Construction Project Manager
Customer Service Representative II |
Deputy Director
Distribution Clerk
Driver
Driver Helper
Electrician
Electrician Foreman
Executive Assistant
Financial Aid Associate
Financial Aid Manager
Food Service Sanitation Laborer
Graduate School Specialist
Grants and Contracts Associate
Graphic Designer
Grounds Equipment Mechanic
Grounds Foreman
Grounds Sub-Foreman
Grounds Worker
Human Resource Associate
Information Technology Technical Associate
Information Technology Manager/Administrative
Coordinator
Information Technology Support Associate
Information Technology Technical Associate
Inventory Clerk
Library Assistant
Library Operations Associate
Manager of University Cashiering Operations
Medical Office Specialist
Natural Science Laboratory Assistant III |
Office Administrator
Office Manager
Office Support Assistant
Office Support Associate
Office Support Specialist
Painter
Parking Service Agent
Payroll Manager
Payroll, Assistant Manager
Physical Science Technical Assistant
Plumber
Police Lieutenant
Police Officer
Police Sergeant
Police Telecommunicator
Procurement Officer Supervisor
Program Assistant
Program Coordinator
Program Director
Program Services Aide
Program/Student Adviser
Properties Technician
Public Information Associate
Publicity-Promotion Associate
Residence Hall Attendant
Senior Budget Analyst
Steam and Power Plant
Superintendent of Buildings and Ground
Teacher Assistant
Television Director-Producer |
If you would like to schedule an Examination or Credential Assessment for a Civil Service position, complete the appropriate form below:
State Universities Civil Service System Class Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Exams are administered on Wednesdays. Times may vary depending on space and testing.
A. Most of the exams have a multiple-choice component. Some exams only have an education
and experience component. Many exams are a combination of both multiple-choice and
education and experience. Other exams are characterized as credential assessments.
A credential assessment is a rating by the Office of Human Resources of an applicant’s/employee’s
resume, cover letter, official employment application, college transcript, copies
of license/certification and any other relevant material.
A. You must bring your photo ID. All exam materials including pencils and scratch
paper will be provided.
A. Each examination has a time limit associated with it. The exam are either 1 ½ ,
2, 3 or 4 hours in length.
A. The number of examinations that you can take in the course of one day depends on
the time limits of each exam and you. Everyone works at a different pace, and we do
not want you to rush through the exams. Every effort is made to accommodate multiple
exam requests, but circumstances may prohibit us from accommodating.
A. All paper-based exams are individually scored in the Office of Human Resources.
Computer-based exams are electronically scored via the program used at the State Universities
Civil Service System (SUCSS). A score of 70 or higher is considered passing. Veteran’s
Preference points for those who qualify may be added to your final score.
A. Your test results will be emailed to you. The Notice of Exam Score will indicate
how well you did in each section. Once you have received your exam score, you may
contact the State Universities Civil Service System to request a breakdown of your
score.
A. The examinations are specific to each civil service classification/job title. For
test tips, to the State Universities Civil Service System website.
A. No one is allowed to look at their examination once it is turned in after completion.
All applicants are encouraged to answer each question to the best of their ability.
A. Yes, you can retake the exam within 30 days of the initial exam date, and three
times within the course of a year. Your highest score is always kept on the register.
A. Exam scores are valid for up to two (2) years. Your score may be removed for a
variety of reasons in accordance with the civil service statue and rules, such as
upon hire, at the applicant/employee’s request, failure to respond to correspondence
from Human Resources, or under directive from SUCSS.
A. Yes, you may request, in writing, that your exam score be transferred to another
employer within the State Universities Civil Service System.
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