DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Human Capital Line of Service, Bureau of Examinations performs responsible work in the establishment of qualifications for civil service positions, as well as in the development, validation, rating and administration of competitive civil service examinations, and certification of lists of eligible applicants.
Responsibilities
The Bureau of Examinations seeks to appoint ten (10) Special Examiners (Physical Tests) to perform professional work in the administration of physical ability tests under direct supervision. Special Examiners (Physical Tests) will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
- Directs candidates in the performance of physical test events.
- Inspects candidates to ensure they are properly equipped for the test.
- Accompanies candidates to physical test events and supervises the removal of equipment.
- Evaluates candidates' performance during each event.
- Records required data (e.g., score, time) for each candidate on each event.
- Summons medical assistance, if necessary.
- Notifies the site Examiner-in Charge, and Bureau of Examinations leadership of unusual incidents at the site and prepares incident reports.
- May testify in court.
- May set up physical test materials and equipment for each candidate.
- Note: Special Examiners (Physical Tests) will be required to work varying schedules, including up to four 10-hour days per week. Assignments are scheduled around the physical testing needs of City Agencies and typically occur twice annually each for a period of approximately three months, and each round will be administered to approximately 3,000 candidates. At the end of each physical test round, assignments are concluded until the next physical test round is held.
- Note: Work Location - DCAS Testing Facility: 43-11 34th Street, Long Island City (Queens), NY 1101
Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID # 686431. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
- An associate’s degree or higher in Physical Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
- A teaching certificate or teaching license in Physical Education; or
- Two years of satisfactory full-time experience teaching at the college level; or
- A teaching certificate or teaching license and two years of full-time experience teaching at the high school level; or
- A valid (non-expired) personal trainer certification certified by one or more of the following:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA)
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA); or
- Military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces where you attained a pay grade of E5 or higher and you were responsible for troop readiness including planning and implementing physical fitness regimens; or
- Three months of experience performing professional work in the administration of a physical test; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, or “7” above.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to move about, observe, and record performance of test takers. - High level of oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. - Possess a strong desire to work with diverse groups of people in the administration of physical ability tests. - Ability to interact with members of the public. - Ability to maintain a professional environment while providing excellent customer service. - Possess strong attention to details.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
