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  1. Under NYC civil service rules, which class of positions is filled based on competitive examination?

    Answer: Competitive class

    Competitive class positions require candidates to pass a competitive examination administered by DCAS or the relevant civil service commission.

  2. A city employee who believes they were passed over for promotion due to racial discrimination should file a complaint with which body first?

    Answer: The NYC Commission on Human Rights or the EEOC

    Discrimination complaints in employment are handled by the NYC Commission on Human Rights at the city level or the EEOC at the federal level.

  3. What does 'canvassing' mean in the context of NYC civil service hiring?

    Answer: Contacting eligible candidates on an established list to determine interest in appointment

    Canvassing is the process by which a hiring agency contacts candidates ranked on an eligible list to determine their availability and interest in a position.

  4. Under NYC rules, how many working days does a permanent competitive-class employee generally have to respond to disciplinary charges before a hearing?

    Answer: 10 days

    Under Civil Service Law Section 75, employees typically have 10 days to respond to written disciplinary charges.

  5. Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law?

    Answer: Partisan political activity

    Partisan political activity is not a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law, though city employees have separate protections regarding political activity under civil service rules.

  6. A city employee who disagrees with a performance evaluation should:

    Answer: Sign the evaluation under protest and file a written rebuttal through proper channels

    Employees should sign to acknowledge receipt (not agreement) and submit a written rebuttal through the agency's established procedure.

  7. What is the role of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) in civil service?

    Answer: To administer civil service examinations and maintain eligible lists

    DCAS administers civil service exams, certifies eligible lists, and oversees personnel rules for NYC city employees.