*THERE ARE THREE (3) STEPS IN THIS SPECIAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM:
1) Candidates must submit an application for this examination by the filing deadline of FEBRUARY 9, 2010.
2) Approved candidates will be mailed instructions explaining how to log on to a special web site in order to complete and electronically submit a TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE. If this instruction letter is not received by
APRIL 27, 2010, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact this office immediately by calling (516) 572-1896. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC QUESTIONNAIRE BY THE DEADLINE STATED IN THE INSTRUCTION LETTER WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM THIS EXAMINATION PROCESS.
3) A preliminary eligible list will be established based on the scores received on the training and experience portion of the examination. Before candidates can be certified to prospective hiring agencies, they must pass a QUALIFYING (PASS/FAIL) PC-ADMINISTERED WRITTEN TEST. Candidates will be scheduled for this portion of the examination as required to meet certification.THIS PROCESS IS EXPLAINED IN MORE DETAIL IN THE SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
SALARY: Varies: NHCC: $75,446 - $153,899.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED IN PERSON OR FROM OUR WEB SITE AT www.nassaucivilservice.com. TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION BY MAIL, FORWARD TO US A STAMPED (61¢), SELF-ADDRESSED 4" x 9" ENVELOPE, WHICH WE MUST RECEIVE AT LEAST FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE (WRITE EXAM NO. & TITLE ON BACK FLAP).
FEE: NON-REFUNDABLE Processing Fee must be submitted for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. A certified bank check or money order (include examination number(s) ) MADE PAYABLE TO NASSAU COUNTY must be submitted with your application, NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE THAT YOU MEET THEM, AS THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE. Applications submitted without proper payment will be rejected without review.
APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a "Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification" form (available in our office and on our web site at www.nassaucivilservice.com) and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement.
PHYSICALLY DISABLED, ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBER, AND APPLICANTS REQUESTING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION: It is your responsibility to write to the Civil Service Commission (Attention Recruitment) or call them at (516) 572-2713, no later than three days after the last day to file applications, to make the necessary arrangements. Failure to follow these instructions may preclude us from providing to you the requested assistance (SEE ITEM NO. 3 OF GENERAL INFORMATION).
NOTE: SEE ITEM NO. 6 OF GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL CREDITS FOR VETERANS, AND FOR CHILDREN/SIBLINGS OF FIREFIGHTERS/POLICE OFFICERS WHO QUALIFY UNDER SECTIONS 85A/85B OF CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
VACANCIES: SEE ITEM NO. 4 OF GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INFORMATION REGARDING VACANCIES AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CERTAIN POSITIONS.
NOTE: More than two no-responses to canvass letters will result in the removal of a candidate from the eligible list.
RESIDENCY: SEE ITEM NO. 5 OF GENERAL INFORMATION.
DUTIES: Performs highly complex technical and supervisory duties involving programming and systems and procedure analysis for large, complex departments and agencies in a large municipal environment; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be met on or before the last day of the filing period:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
Four years of satisfactory, paid experience in systems analysis or computer programming.
| | Master's degree in computer science from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university may be substituted for one year of the above outlined experiences. |
 | | Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the four years, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. |
NOTE: SEE ITEMS NOS. 1 AND 2 OF GENERAL INFORMATION.
SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of two parts:
1) A RATED EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE, and:
2) QUALIFYING (PASS/FAIL) PC-ADMINISTERED TEST. You must pass both tests in order to be eligible for appointment. Only your rating on the evaluation of training and experience will be considered when computing final scores.
RATED EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
1) Candidates must first file an application for this examination by the filing deadline stated elsewhere in the announcement.
Candidates must fill out all parts of the application accurately and completely so that a candidate's background may be evaluated against the minimum qualifications as stated on the examination announcement. Also include a copy of any relevant documentation, such as professional certificates.
2) Approved candidates will be mailed instructions explaining how to log on to a special web site in order to complete and electronically submit a training and experience questionnaire. If this instruction letter is not received by APRIL 27, 2010, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact this office immediately by calling (516) 572-1896. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC QUESTIONNAIRE BY THE DEADLINE STATED IN THE INSTRUCTION LETTER WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM THIS EXAMINATION PROCESS. This questionnaire will ask for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. Candidates will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the jobs' areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information provided about the candidate's experience will be rated against the following areas:
Computer Programming
Help Desk
Network Administration
Business/Systems Analysis
Web Site Development
NOTE: IT IS THIS INFORMATION WHICH WILL DETERMINE A CANDIDATE'S EXAMINATION SCORE. PASSING CANDIDATES WILL THEN BE PLACED ON A PRELIMINARY ELIGIBLE LIST. CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR THE QUALIFYING (PASS/FAIL) PC-ADMINISTERED WRITTEN TEST AS REQUIRED TO MEET CERTIFICATION.
The QUALIFYING (PASS/FAIL) PC-ADMINISTERED WRITTEN TEST will be designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas:
1. Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test of Logical Reasoning and Interpreting Instructions for Computer-Related Positions - These questions test for ability to reason logically and interpret instructions in a computer-related context. They cover verbal and quantitative reasoning, flowchart interpretation and applying written directions. The verbal and quantitative reasoning questions include logical implications (e.g., if A and B, then C) and relations (e.g., greater than). Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary, but neither mathematical sophistication nor computational speed is needed. The flowchart interpretation questions require prior knowledge of flowchart conventions. The interpreting instructions questions provide the instructions and specific rules for applying them. All the information needed to answer the questions is presented with the questions.
2. Qualifying Simulation Test on Working Effectively with Others to Solve Job-Related Problems - This test requires candidates to assume the role of a staff member in an Information Technology work group who is working with colleagues during a time of change in policy or procedure, in a particular agency. During the test, candidates will be required to deal with obstacles within the working environment, which includes peer relations and the demands of handling multiple tasks. Candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to be flexible, creative and persistent as a team player. They will also need to demonstrate the ability to cooperate, show initiative, and establish positive working relationships with peers and administrators.
3. Qualifying Simulation Test of User Support and Training - The test requires candidates to assume the role of a staff member in a Help Desk support unit. Candidates will be presented with a users problem. During the course of handling the problem, candidates will be required to: demonstrate communication skills, apply troubleshooting practices and tools, determine the appropriate level of training needed by the user, and educate the user on the proper use of computers.
NOTE: Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with typewriter keyboards such as computers, spell-checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, and any similar devices are prohibited.
Note: Qualifying test scores may be "banked" and applied to future examinations for titles that require the same test plan.
Note: If a candidate has previously passed an IT Qualifying Written Test prepared by the New York State Department of Civil Service which used the same test plan as the one on this announcement, the qualifying test may be waived. A candidate requesting such a waiver must submit verifiable evidence of passing the qualifying test, including the name of the Civil Service agency that administered the test and the test date.
PLEASE NOTE: LAST DAY FOR FILING IS FEBRUARY 9, 2010
Date issued: January 20, 2010
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