NYC Sanitation Department History and Structure Flashcards
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What is the primary role of a DSNY Section Superintendent?
Answer: Overseeing multiple sanitation districts within a borough section
A Section Superintendent manages multiple sanitation districts within a borough section, supervising District Superintendents and ensuring operational performance.
Which DSNY rank is the first supervisory level above sanitation worker?
Answer: Sanitation Supervisor (SS)
The Sanitation Supervisor (SS) rank is the first level of supervision above the Sanitation Worker title in DSNY's career ladder.
What examination must a candidate pass to become a NYC Sanitation Worker?
Answer: NYC Civil Service Exam 2158
Candidates must pass Civil Service Exam 2158 (Sanitation Worker) to be eligible for appointment to the DSNY as a sanitation worker.
What is the probationary period for newly appointed NYC Sanitation Workers?
Answer: 1 year
Newly appointed DSNY sanitation workers serve a one-year probationary period during which their performance is closely evaluated before permanent appointment.
DSNY's Bureau of Cleaning and Collection is primarily responsible for what function?
Answer: Street cleaning and residential garbage/recycling collection citywide
The Bureau of Cleaning and Collection (BCC) manages all street cleaning operations and residential refuse and recycling collection throughout the five boroughs.
Which DSNY bureau is responsible for issuing sanitation violations and enforcing the health code?
Answer: Bureau of Enforcement
DSNY's Bureau of Enforcement deploys agents citywide to issue summonses and enforce NYC's sanitation code and health code provisions.