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1 BILL DE BLASIOM ayorSTACEY CUMBERBATCHC ommissionerTHE CITY OF NEW YORKDEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDEADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESAPPLICATION UNIT1 CENTRE STREET, 14TH FLOORNEW YORK, NY 10007 NOTICEOFEXAMINATIONREQUIRED INFORMATIONAPPLICATIONREAD CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCEHIGH PRESSURE PLANT TENDERExam No. 6016(For Agencies Under the Jurisdiction of the Commissioner, DCAS Only)WHEN TO APPLY: From: October 7, 2015 APPLICATION FEE: $ :October 27, 2015If you choose to pay the application fee witha credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged afee of of the payment amount. Thisfee is TEST DATE:Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

2 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE TEST FOREIGN EDUCATION EVALUATION GUIDE (IF APPLICABLE)YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS NOTICE IN ITS ENTIRETYBEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR THE JOB INVOLVES: High Pressure Plant Tenders, under direct supervision, tend oil, gas or coal firedhigh-pressure boilers, incinerator furnaces and related equipment, and assist in the maintenance and repair ofthis equipment. They may be assigned to inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, airconditioning and related auxiliary systems and equipment. They hand fire high-pressure boilers using solid fuels,and stoker equipment and incinerator furnaces using burnable refuse; clean fires; tend and operate stokerequipment, oil-, gas-, or coal-fired high-pressure boilers and incinerator furnaces, and related equipment;maintain, clean, repair and assist in the inspection and testing of high-pressure boilers, incinerators, auxiliariesand related equipment.

3 Maintain, clean, repair and/or tend to, and assist in the inspection and testing ofequipment and systems used in heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related auxiliaryequipment, such as cooling towers, air handlers, chilled water pumps, air cleaners and filters, fans, heatexchangers, tubes, air treatment assemblies, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, and controls; may dismantle and/orassemble equipment associated with heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical systemsto make it operational; requisition parts as required; and may operate a motor vehicle.

4 All High Pressure PlantTenders perform related the DEPARTMENT of Sanitation, in addition to the duties described above, High Pressure Plant Tenders inspect,clean, test, operate, repair, maintain and alter boilers, furnaces, pollution control equipment, and relatedauxiliary equipment and appurtenances; inspect and read meters, gauges and other controls of operating andrelated equipment; use hand and powered tools and weld and burn in the performance of assigned duties; workfrom sketches, drawings and blue prints; requisition parts and maintain inventory; keep records and logs; andsupervise assigned of the physical activities performed by High Pressure Plant Tenders and environmental conditionsexperienced are: Climbing stairs, ladders and over boiler room equipment; standing upright for extendedperiods of time; using vision to read small numbers and markings on gauges and equipment; using vision andhearing to avoid injury from overhead piping and rotating machinery; communicating orally in a noisy workingenvironment; walking over wet and slippery concrete surfaces.

5 Working in areas containing gases from thecombustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; working in confined areas insideboilers and under piping which may be dusty and dark; lifting metal objects weighing up to 60 pounds; andworking with alkaline and acidic chemicals used in boiler water Working Conditions: High Pressure Plant Tenders may be required to work shifts including nights,Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of thisposition.)THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $ per hour for a 40-hour work week.

6 This rate is subject No. 6016 - Page 2 HOW TO APPLY: If you believe you meet the requirements in the "How to Qualify" section, submit an applicationon the Online Application System (OASys) at Follow the onscreen applicationinstructions for electronically submitting your application and payment, and completing any requiredinformation. A unique and valid email address is required to apply online. Several internet service providers,including but not limited to Google, Yahoo!, AOL, , and offer free email new OASys accounts require verification before a candidate can submit an application to ensure theaccuracy of candidate information.

7 Verification is instantaneous for most accounts, but some accountsmay require up to 24 hours to be reviewed by a staff member and resolved. Email notification will be sentto those creating accounts that require additional documentation before they can be resolved. Please keepthis information and the application period deadline in mind when creating your account. The followingmethods of payment are acceptable: major credit card, bank card associated with a bank account, or a prepaiddebit card with a credit card logo which you may purchase online or at various retail you are receiving or participating in certain forms of public assistance/benefits/programs, or are a veteran,you may qualify to have the application fee waived.

8 For more information on eligibility for a fee waiver anddocumentation requirements, visit the Fee Waiver FAQ on the Online Application System at may come to the DCAS Computer-based Testing & Applications Centers to apply for this examinationonline and submit a money order payable to DCAS (Exams) or to submit documentation for a fee centers will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM:ManhattanBrooklyn2 Lafayette Street210 Joralemon Street17th Floor4th FloorNew York, NY 10007 Brooklyn, NY 11201 The DCAS Computer-based Testing & Applications Centers will be closed on Monday, October 12, Circumstances Guide: This guide is located on the DCAS website and available at the DCASC omputer-based Testing & Applications Centers.

9 This guide gives important information about requesting analternate test date because of religious observance or a special test accommodation for disability, claimingVeterans' or Legacy credit, and notifying DCAS of a change in your mailing address. Follow all instructionson the Special Circumstances Guide that pertain to you when you complete your "Application for Examination."HOW TO QUALIFY: You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. You are responsible fordetermining whether or not you meet the qualification requirements for this examination prior to submitting yourapplication.

10 If you are marked "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will notreceive a and Experience Requirements:1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience operating and maintaining high pressure boilers or theequivalent marine experience; less than one year of experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient training of a relevantnature acquired in an approved trade school, technical school, or vocational high school or educationof a relevant nature at an accredited college or university to make up the equivalent of the remainingrequired experience.