Trivia
What does DSNY stand for?
Department of Sanitation New York
What two tests are required to become a Sanitation Worker?
DSNY Civil Service Exam, physical or "superman" test
True or False. On exams, the answer is usually C.
False
What is the dirtiest city in the United States?
New York City
When you are called in for an appointment after completing the tests, what documents and age is required?
High School Diploma, CDL, 21 years old
Writing words and sentences in a manner that can be understood by people is called what?
Written Expression
How many people took the Sanitation Civil Service Exam the last time it was offered, in 2015?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How many people were hired from that exam?
58,720
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: 1,175
When you are a Sanitation Worker, what is your annual salary at the end of your first year?
$49,371
Imagining how something would look when it is moved or when its parts are rearranged is called what?`
Visualization
5th
What is the typical work schedule for a Sanitation Worker?
3:30 a.m. - 2 pm
Spatial Orientation
What prior knowledge is needed to take the Sanitation Civil Service Exam?
none
How does the DSNY determine when to call back candidates to begin working?
All candidates who take the test are placed on a list ranking the scores from highest to lowest.
Name one topic that the Sanitation Civil Exam is testing.
Written Comprehension, Written Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Deductive Reasoning, Spatial Orientation, Visualization, Information Ordering