City service exams in New York: tests for which professions are accepted in March
'28.02.2022'
Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has published Municipal Service Exam Application Schedule in March. Open comparative computer tests are held every month for various positions, reports Silive.
The DCAS Computer Testing and Application Centers (CTACs), where exams are taken, have reopened to the public. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) all appointments must be scheduled in the Online Application System (OASys).
Applications for this month's tests will open on March 2 for the following positions:
- public advisor assistant health care (combating infectious diseases);
- urban tax inspector;
- Education Analyst Trainee;
- trainee housing construction specialist;
- ship lubricator;
- police communications technician;
- traffic enforcement agent
Hundreds of thousands of people work in New York City's 80 municipal services. Taking the test is a way to start the admissions process for work for most of these positions. The application fee is between $40 and $101.
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For more information on registering for these and other tests log on to DCAS website. To apply, go to the page www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs during the application period and complete the application form.
In early August last year, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all newly hired city workers would be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As of March 1, 2021, all notices of exams and related listings are sent via email only. Notifications will no longer be sent via US mail.
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According to DCAS, it usually takes 9 to 12 months after an exam to complete an appropriate list of test takers. From among them, the services select candidates for further recruitment.
Inquiries regarding the status of the relevant list may be sent by email to the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services at: [email protected].
