NYC NYC Sanitation Department History and Structure 2

Question 1

What is the primary role of a DSNY Section Superintendent?

Accepted Answer

Overseeing multiple sanitation districts within a borough section

Answer

Operating collection trucks on daily routes

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Managing the DSNY computer systems

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Conducting public outreach campaigns

Question 2

Which DSNY rank is the first supervisory level above sanitation worker?

Accepted Answer

Sanitation Supervisor (SS)

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Section Superintendent

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District Superintendent

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Deputy Commissioner

Question 3

What examination must a candidate pass to become a NYC Sanitation Worker?

Accepted Answer

NYC Civil Service Exam 2158

Answer

NYC Police Officer Exam

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NYC General Aptitude Test

Answer

DSNY Physical Fitness Test only

Question 4

What is the probationary period for newly appointed NYC Sanitation Workers?

Accepted Answer

1 year

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3 months

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6 months

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2 years

Question 5

DSNY's Bureau of Cleaning and Collection is primarily responsible for what function?

Accepted Answer

Street cleaning and residential garbage/recycling collection citywide

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Vehicle fleet maintenance

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Managing recycling processing facilities

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Enforcing sanitation violations

Question 6

Which DSNY bureau is responsible for issuing sanitation violations and enforcing the health code?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Enforcement

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Bureau of Cleaning and Collection

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Bureau of Legal Affairs

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Bureau of Waste Disposal