There is still no news on the upcoming Sanitation worker exam but the city is currently offering more than a dozen other tests for civil service jobs this month.
Caseworker, child protection specialist, correction officer and eligibility specialist are some of the titles open this month along with police officer, school safety agent and motor vehicle operators.
Those tests — and more — are being given at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) computerized testing centers.
Applicants for certain exams are able to walk in, fill out a form, pay a fee and take the test.
For many people, that’s a vast improvement over the old system of filing an application and then waiting to find out where the test will be given.
Be prepared. Seats at the computerized testing centers fill up. DCAS officials suggests applicants look for dates earlier in the month, since there is usually more space.
There is only a short time left to file applications for several other city jobs including auto body worker, clerical associate and custodian engineer.
For details on qualifications and salary, visit the DCAS website: www.nyc.gov/dcas and click on the “Work for the City” tab.
The much-anticipated test for sanitation worker will almost certainly be given at some point this year, since the current list expires in early 2014. Despite several reports that the applications were available, the city has not yet opened filing.
The Staten Island Children’s Museum and the Municipal Credit Union are hosting a number of activities to celebrate the work of civil servants during the month of April.
Police and Emergency Workers Day is scheduled for April 13, followed by Teacher Appreciation Day on April 27.
MCU members get free admission as part of the credit union’s member appreciation weekend on April 27th and 28th.
In addition, admission to the museum is free on April 1 and April 2 during MCU’s “Cool School Holidays” promotion.
The museum, located at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (718) 273-2060, or visit www.statenislandkids.org.
The MTA Columbia Association is holding its next meeting on April 2 at Pizza D’Amore, 2147 Mill Ave. in Brooklyn.
The officers will meet at 6 p.m. and the general membership meeting is at 7 p.m.
The guest speaker will be Catherine Guerriero, who is running for Public Advocate.