DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s 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:
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 Firefighter CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) and Sanitation Worker Physical are essential components of the examination process for these titles. The physical tests are administered by DCAS to ensure that the FDNY and Department of Sanitation have qualified candidates that can be hired from civil service lists. Special Examiners (Physical Tests) is a Civil Service title and an hourly-paid employee of DCAS. Special Examiners will be required to work varying schedules, including up to four 10-hour days per week. Assignments are scheduled around the physical testing needs of City Agencies 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 duties of special examiners include but are not limit to:
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 Firefighter CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) and Sanitation Worker Physical are essential components of the examination process for these titles. The physical tests are administered by DCAS to ensure that the FDNY and Department of Sanitation have qualified candidates that can be hired from civil service lists. Special Examiners (Physical Tests) is a Civil Service title and an hourly-paid employee of DCAS. Special Examiners will be required to work varying schedules, including up to four 10-hour days per week. Assignments are scheduled around the physical testing needs of City Agencies 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 duties of special examiners include but are not limit to:
- Directing candidates in the performance of physical test events
- Inspecting candidates to ensure they are properly equipped for the test
- Accompanying candidates to physical test events and supervises the removal of equipment
- Evaluating candidates' performance during each event
- Recording required data (e.g., score, time) for each candidate on each event
- Summoning medical assistance
- Notifying Examiner-In-Charge of unusual incidents at the site, and prepares incident reports
- Setting up physical test materials and equipment for each candidate
- May testify in court
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. An associate’s degree or higher in Physical Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
2. A teaching certificate or teaching license in Physical Education; or
3. Two years of satisfactory full-time experience teaching at the college level; or
4. A teaching certificate or teaching license and two years of full-time experience teaching at the high school level; or
5. A valid (non-expired) personal trainer certification certified by one or more of the following:
a. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
b. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
c. American Council on Exercise (ACE)
d. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA)
e. International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA); or
6. Military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces where you attained a pay grade of E5 or higher and you were responsible for troop readiness including planning and implementing physical fitness regimens; or
7. Three months of experience performing professional work in the administration of a physical test; or
8. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, or “7” above.
2. A teaching certificate or teaching license in Physical Education; or
3. Two years of satisfactory full-time experience teaching at the college level; or
4. A teaching certificate or teaching license and two years of full-time experience teaching at the high school level; or
5. A valid (non-expired) personal trainer certification certified by one or more of the following:
a. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
b. National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
c. American Council on Exercise (ACE)
d. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA)
e. International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA); or
6. Military service in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces where you attained a pay grade of E5 or higher and you were responsible for troop readiness including planning and implementing physical fitness regimens; or
7. Three months of experience performing professional work in the administration of a physical test; or
8. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, or “7” above.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to move about, observe, and record performance of test takers
- High level of oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team-based atmosphere
- Ability to interact with members of the public
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 585375
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
