Promotion Examination Open To All Qualified Employees of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Radiation Specialist 2/3
- Written Test To Be Held
- December 05, 2009
- Applications Must Be Submitted or Postmarked By
- October 26, 2009
Exam Number | Exam Title | Open to Employees of | Salary | Salary Grade | Fee |
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36-182010 | Environmental Radiation Specialist 2 | Environmental Conservatn,Dept of | $63,822 | G-23 | $20 |
36-183 | Environmental Radiation Specialist 3 | Environmental Conservatn,Dept of | $78,708 | G-27 | $25 |
Minimum Qualifications
On or before December 5, 2009, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had three months of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
For Number 36-182010: as an Environmental Radiation Specialist 1.
For Number 36-183: as an Environmental Radiation Specialist 2.
If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before September 5, 2009, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.
Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List
After one year of the service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.
Subject of Examination
There will be a written test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as: | For Examination Numbers | |
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36-182010 | 36-183 | |
1. Evaluation and control of radioactive emissions and discharges to the environment - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in measuring and controlling the release of radioactive materials to the environment, and may include such areas as selection of sampling methods and equipment; analysis of sampling results; selection of emission control equipment; assessment of the effectiveness of emission control measures; assessment of radiation doses and environmental impacts resulting from radioactive emissions and discharges; and application of regulatory limits. | X | |
2. Assessment and remediation of radioactive contaminants in the environment - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in addressing environmental contamination due to radioactive materials, and may include such areas as selection and use of radiation detection instruments; collection of environmental samples; selection of radioanalytical methods; evaluation of analytical results; radiation dose assessment; and performance of post-remediation surveys and sampling. | X | |
3. Disposal of radioactive waste - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in disposing of radioactive waste, and may include such areas as identifying the types and classes of radioactive waste; appropriate disposal methods for the various types and classes of radioactive waste; transportation of radioactive waste; and performance objectives for radioactive waste disposal facilities. | X | |
4. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. | X | |
5. Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. | X | X |
6. Principles and practices of program planning and project management - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices of program planning and project management and the ability to properly apply program planning and project management techniques, including the planning, scheduling, implementation, coordination, troubleshooting, and evaluation of both short and long term programs and projects. | X | |
7. Administration - These questions test for knowledge of the managerial functions involved in directing an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as: developing objectives and formulating policies; making decisions based on the context of the administrator's position and authority; forecasting and planning; organizing; developing personnel; coordinating and informing; guiding and leading; testing and evaluating; and budgeting. | X | |
8. Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and his/her subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. Problems dealt with may involve, but not be limited to, such areas as: assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections. | X | |
9. Understanding and interpreting written material - These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections. | X | |
10. Educating and interacting with the public - These questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individual citizens and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service. | X |
If you pass, your seniority credit(s), if any, will be included in the computation of your final score. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' credits to your final passing score.
Credit for Seniority
Seniority is credited at the rate of one credit for each five-year period (or fraction thereof), excluding the first year of service.
How To Apply
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Additional Information
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Religious Accommodation
Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date, due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the box under “Religious Accommodation.” We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date (usually the following day).
Reasonable Accommodations in Testing
In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at 518-457-2487 [press 2, then press 2] in the Albany area, toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 2], or via TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at 518-457-8480.
Admission to Examination
Notice to appear for the test may be conditional as review of applications may not be made until after the test. If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test three days before the date of the test, call 518-474-6470 in the Albany area or toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 1].
Multiple Examinations Scheduled for the Same Day
With the exception of written tests announced by New York City, if you have applied to take a written test announced by a local jurisdiction (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must call 518-474-6470 in the Albany area or toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 1], no later than two weeks before the test date, to make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All tests will be held at the state examination center.
Eligibility for Examination
To be eligible to compete in this examination, you must be employed in the specified department or agency on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class, or in the non-competitive class or labor class if specifically noted on this announcement (or be on an appropriate preferred list), and have the specified time in the specified title or salary grade. You may not compete in a test for a title if you are permanently employed in that title (unless you are still on probation) or in a higher direct line of promotion.
Cell Phones or Electronic/Communication Devices at the Test Site
Do not bring cell phones, beepers, headphones, or any electronic or other communication devices to the test site. The use of such devices at the test site in the test room, hallways, restrooms, building, grounds, or other areas could result in your disqualification.
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Issued: 9/18/09
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