Physical Test Coordinator

Job Description DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York Citys 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. Physical Tests are scheduled around the physical testing needs of City Agencies (NYC Fire Department and NYC Department of Sanitation) 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. The Bureau of Examinations seeks to appoint one (1) Community Coordinator to serve in the role of Physical Test Coordinator. The Physical Test Coordinator will report directly to the Director of the Administrative, Customer, and Exam Support (ACES) team. The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks: - Serve as the primary contact for all Physical Tests, including coordinating all Physical Tests and supervising the Special Examiners (Physical Tests); - Ensure that the Special Examiners (Physical Tests) 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; sets up physical test materials and equipment for each candidate; - Ensure that the Physical Exam Test Monitors are properly assisting candidates during the physical tests, in accordance with their job tasks and responsibilities; - Create testing schedule based on prescribed guidelines; - Liaise with other departments to procure test materials; - Compile, prepare and analyze reports, as required; - Offer guidance, coaching, and support to direct reports to help them improve efficiency in their tasks and processes; - During the time between physical test rounds, this role will assist the Test Administration team in processing candidates for primary and alternate exam events; and - Perform other bureau-related duties and special projects, as directed. Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID # 685104. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. 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.