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RECYCLING COORDINATION AIDE OC 1,2,3,4

RECYCLING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR OC 1,2,3,4,5

SANITATION INSPECTOR OC 2,6,7

SANITATION SUPERVISOR OC 3,5,8,9

SENIOR SANITATION INSPECTOR PR 2,5,6,7

SOLID WASTE COORDINATOR OC 2,6,7

1. EDUCATING AND INTERACTING WITH THE PUBLIC- These questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individuals 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.

2. 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.

3. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating solid waste management programs, including appropriate solid waste management strategies, solid waste management responsibilities and recommendations of federal, New York State, and local governmental agencies, the advantages and disadvantages of the various solid waste management and disposal practices typically used, and related legal requirements contained in current federal and New York State laws, rules, and regulations.

4. PLANNING, MANAGING, AND COORDINATING SOLID WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAMS-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the planning, implementation, management, coordination, and evaluation of solid waste recycling programs, including the typical components of various types of solid waste streams, separation procedures used for solid waste stream components, recycling procedures and programs for various types of separated materials, and market forces that affect solid waste recycling programs.

5. 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.

6. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL-These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.

7. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF SANITARY INSPECTION-These questions test for knowledge of the appropriate practices and methods to use when conducting sanitary inspections of various types of properties including residential and commercial buildings, yards, lots, sidewalks, driveways, alleyways, and street fronts, proper adherence to inspection procedures, dealing with residents, property owners, and businesses, procedures for handling violations, and inspection record keeping.

8. COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the collection and organization of technical data, and for the ability to evaluate and analyze technical data involving the field of refuse collection and solid waste management.

9. SCHEDULING OF WORK AND EQUIPMENT-These questions test for knowledge of work scheduling principles and for the ability to arrange work and equipment assignments in a manner that will achieve work goals while staying within scheduling criteria. This may include such areas as setting up vacation or work schedules, taking into consideration such factors as seniority, work skills, duty hours, and shift coverage.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

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