NYC Civil Service Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers Flashcards

Read the following passage and answer the question. "City agencies are required to post all job vacancies on the NYC Careers website for a minimum of five business days before making a hiring decision. For titles covered under civil service law, agencies must hire from the appropriate eligible list rather than posting externally. Agencies may request a waiver from DCAS if no eligible list exists for the title." When may a city agency request a waiver from DCAS regarding civil service hiring?

Answer: When no eligible list exists for the job title

The passage states agencies may request a waiver from DCAS only when no eligible list exists for the title.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "Overtime must be approved in advance by a supervisor with budget authority. Employees who work overtime without prior approval may not receive additional compensation. In emergency situations, verbal approval is acceptable, but must be followed by written documentation within 24 hours." What is required when a supervisor gives verbal approval for overtime during an emergency?

Answer: Written documentation must follow within 24 hours

The passage states that verbal approval in emergencies must be followed by written documentation within 24 hours.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "Under NYC's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, employees who work more than 80 hours per year in New York City are entitled to paid safe and sick leave. Employers with five or more employees must provide up to 40 hours of paid leave annually. Employees accrue one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked." At what rate do employees accrue safe and sick leave under the NYC Act?

Answer: One hour for every 30 hours worked

The passage states employees accrue one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "The NYC Charter requires that all city agencies prepare and submit a four-year capital plan to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) each fiscal year. The capital plan must include projected costs, funding sources, and expected completion dates for all capital projects. OMB reviews these submissions and consolidates them into the city's overall capital budget." What is OMB's role regarding agency capital plans?

Answer: OMB reviews submissions and consolidates them into the city's capital budget

The passage states that OMB reviews agency submissions and consolidates them into the city's overall capital budget.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "City employees are expected to maintain professional conduct at all times, including during off-duty hours when their behavior could reflect negatively on their agency. Conduct unbecoming a public servant may result in disciplinary action even if the behavior occurred outside the workplace. Each agency maintains a code of conduct that employees must acknowledge and follow." According to the passage, when can a city employee face disciplinary action for unprofessional behavior?

Answer: Even when the behavior occurs outside the workplace, if it reflects negatively on the agency

The passage states that conduct unbecoming a public servant may result in disciplinary action even if the behavior occurred outside the workplace.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "The NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) is responsible for maintaining the official records of city government. Agencies must transfer permanent records to DORIS according to a retention schedule. Records with historical or legal significance are preserved in the Municipal Archives, which is open to the public for research purposes." Who may access records held in the Municipal Archives?

Answer: The public, for research purposes

The passage states the Municipal Archives is open to the public for research purposes.