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1 BILL DE BLASIOM ayorLISETTE CAMILOC ommissionerTHE CITY OF NEW YORKDEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDEADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESAPPLICATION UNIT1 CENTRE STREET, 14TH FLOORNEW york , NY 10007 NOTICEOFEXAMINATIONREQUIRED INFORMATIONREAD CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCEAPPLICATIONCLERICAL ASSOCIATEExam No. 8003(For Agencies Under the Jurisdiction of the Commissioner, DCAS Only)WHEN TO APPLY:From: August 2, 2017 APPLICATION FEE: $ :August 22, 2017If you choose to pay the application fee with acredit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a feeof of the payment amount. This fee TEST DATE:Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. FOREIGN EDUCATION EVALUATION GUIDE (IF APPLICABLE)YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS NOTICE IN ITS ENTIRETYBEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR THE JOB INVOLVES: Clerical Associates, under supervision, with a limited latitude for independentjudgment, perform clerical work in relation to records, files, invoices and reports using alphabetical andnumerical procedures including data/control coding; perform ordinary mathematical calculations; operate atelephone call directory, multi-line phone, or switchboard; perform clerical operations in an assigned area, suchas the filing of material and the searching of files for difficult to locate material; prepare reports requiring theselection of data from simple records or statistics.

2 Check records for accuracy of information and for conformitywith established policy and procedures; perform data entry and retrieval using a personal computer, videodisplay terminal, or other automated office systems; maintain related library files; may perform incidentaltyping. All Clerical Associates perform related work.(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 $27,446 per annum. This rate is subject to change. There are fourassignment levels within this class of positions. Appointments will generally be made to Assignment Level appointment, employees may be assigned to the higher assignment levels at the discretion of the 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.

3 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 addresses. Allnew OASys accounts require verification before a candidate can submit an application to ensure theaccuracy of candidate information. Verification is instantaneous for most accounts, but some accounts mayrequire up to 24 hours to be reviewed by a staff member and resolved. Email notification will be sent tothose creating accounts that require additional documentation before they can be resolved. Please keep thisinformation 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 outlets.

4 If 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. 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:ManhattanBrooklynQueens2 Lafayette Street210 Joralemon Street118-35 Queens Boulevard17th Floor4th Floor5th FloorNew york , NY 10007 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Forest Hills, NY 11375 Exam No. 8003 - Page 2 Special Circumstances Guide: This guide is located on the DCAS website and available at the DCASC omputer-based Testing & Applications Centers.

5 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: This is a computer-based Qualifying Education and Experience Test. Your educationand experience will be evaluated online and you will receive immediate tentative results. You are responsiblefor determining whether or not you meet the qualification requirements for this examination prior to submittingyour application. If you are marked "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will notreceive an Admission notice or a AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A four-year high school diploma or its educationalequivalent approved by a State s department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and oneyear of full-time satisfactory clerical education requirement must be met by January 31, 2018.

6 The experience requirement must be met bythe last day of the Application Period (August 22, 2017).You must clearly specify in detail all of your relevant education and experience on your Online Educationand Experience Test. You have until midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period(August 23, 2017) to complete and submit your Online Education and Experience Test by clicking on the Final Submit button or it will be automatically submitted after midnight on the last day of theApplication Period (August 23, 2017). Once your Online Education and Experience Test is final submitted,it will be rated based on the information you provided and saved. If you are currently employed by the Cityof new york , be sure to include information about your current job.

7 If you have applied for a previousexamination, do not assume information you provided on a previous Education and Experience Test has beensaved. If you are found Not Qualified, you will not be able to submit new or additional information aboutyour education and/or experience online. In order to receive credit for clerical experience as described above, for each employment you must haveperformed at least seven (7) of the tasks listed in the following Clerical/ administrative Task Clerical clerical work in relation to records, files, invoices and reports using alphabetical procedures including data/control coding. clerical work in relation to records, files, invoices and reports using numerical procedures including data/control material and searches for difficult to locate and corrects typed material to ensure correct spelling, syllabification, punctuation, andproper stocks of forms and/or other documents used on a regular incoming mail.

8 Messages, mail, forms, and other materials to other departments within the ordinary mathematical incoming goods, supplies and/or office machines ( , photocopiers, shredders, addressing equipment, fax machines,scanners, postage machines). records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and the information on records or forms against information in a computerized record computer-based record system ( , enters data using an alpha-numeric keyboard). logs/records/files of correspondence, telephone calls, personal visits and other contacts with clients, staff, members of the public, computerized lists ( , adding, updating and removing names and addresses, producing mailing labels, etc.). computerized transactions, files, records, correspondence, and forms according totheir contents using a standard/prescribed classification data for input into a computer-based record keeping/processing systemaccording to contents using a standard/prescribed classification Processing/Data incidental typing work including typing from rough or clear a personal computer using word processing a data entry machine or video display basic word processing information from computer records/files to compile information required forspecial reports and data entry and retrieval using a personal accurately at a minimum speed of 100 keystrokes (20 words)

9 Per minute after errors Communication a telephone call directory to refer callers to the appropriate person or a single/multi-line phone to receive and provide routine information, take messages,and transfer No. 8003 - Page visitors and refers them to the appropriate person or other work units or external organizations in person or by mail or phone to obtain data necessary to complete a form or other work units or external organizations in person or by mail or phone to providedata or information that has been e-mail ( , Outlook, Intranet) to schedule meetings and communicate with to members of the public, in person or by phone, what information is necessary to complete routine forms provided or required by the employing high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's department of Educationor a recognized accrediting organization.

10 The college or university must be accredited by regional, national,professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the Secretary of Education andby the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).You must clearly specify in detail all of your relevant education and experience on your Online Educationand Experience Test. You have until midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period(August 22, 2017) to complete and submit your Online Education and Experience Test by clicking on the Final Submit button or it will be automatically submitted after midnight on the last day of theApplication Period (August 22, 2017). Once your Online Education and Experience Test is final submitted,it will be rated based on the information you provided and saved.