NEW YORK STATE
Department of Civil Service Announces
Examinations Open to All Qualified Individuals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before September 15, 2006, you must possess a current New York State license as a registered nurse (RN) AND have a master's degree in nursing AND have three years of nursing experience of which two years must have been in the field of substance abuse (drugs including alcohol) services involving intake, evaluation, and/or assessment of patients with substance abuse problems.

NOTES:

1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
2. New York State residence is not required.
3. Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service.This information is also available here. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
   IF YOU ARE APPLYING ON THE INTERNET, YOU MUST MAIL THE INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF EQUIVALENCY TO THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE, ALBANY, NEW YORK, 12239, ATTENTION: S4SCP.

THE POSITIONS: These positions exist in the New York State Education Department. There is one vacancy in Albany.

DUTIES: As an Associate in Nursing Education (Addictions), you would assist with the contract preparation and monitoring of Professional Assistance Program (PAP) contractors to ensure acceptable levels of service to nurses with drug addictions; conduct research and draft issue papers on topics affecting licensed professionals with addictions; respond to inquiries from applicants, licensees, PAP participants, and the general public regarding the Professional Assistance Program statute, Regents Rules, policies and procedures; analyze proposed State legislation affecting licensed professionals with addictions; draft opinions relating to proposed State legislation; assist in developing proposed legislation; prepare materials for Regents approval on regulatory Regents Rules changes in the PAP; supervise subordinate staff; monitor PAP participants; and assist in the preparation of meetings of the Committee for Professional Assistance.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be a written test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:

• Managing and Supervising Subordinate Staff: Assesses analyzing information for problem solution; communicating information within an organization and across organizations; interacting with others for the purposes of accomplishing work; monitoring quality, quantity, and timeliness of work; designing and implementing action plans; assigning and scheduling work; and empowering others to act on their own initiative.
• Written Communication: Assesses developing written communications, or reviewing written communications for mechanics, content, and appropriateness.
• Analysis of Information: Assesses the ability to analyze memos, letters, tables, etc., to reach conclusions or to evaluate the reasoning and conclusions they contain.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

NOTE TO STATE EMPLOYEES: You MUST take the written test even if you have participated in prior years' Promotion Test Batteries. Banked Promotion Test Battery scores cannot be used for this open-competitive examination. Likewise, your score on the written test will not be banked. If you qualify for the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery, you MUST file a separate application for the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery if you want to bank the score from this test holding.

Test Guide: The Promotion Test Battery Guide is available to all candidates. This Guide is used for both the Promotion Test Batteries and for other examinations being given on the same dates as the Batteries. The Promotion Test Battery Guide provides an overview of the test process, as well as detailed information about job simulation exercises. Candidates are not permitted to bring the Guide with them into the test center. If you are unable to obtain a copy of the Promotion Test Battery Guide via the Internet, you may contact the NYS Department of Civil Service via email at examinfo@cs.state.ny.us, or by calling (518) 457-2487 [press 2, then press 3] between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on business days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION: Notice to appear for the test may be conditional as review of applications may not be made until after the test. If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test three days before the date of the test, call (518) 474‑6470 in the Albany area or toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 1].

NEW YORK STATE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION: Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date, due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the box under "Religious Accommodation." We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date (usually the following day).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN TESTING: In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457-2487 [press 2, then press 2] in the Albany area, toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 2], or via TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at (518) 457-8480.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: With the exception of written tests announced by New York City, if you have applied to take a written test announced by a local jurisdiction (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must call (518) 474-6470 in the Albany area or toll free at 1-877-697-5627 [press 2, then press 1], no later than two weeks before the test date, to make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All tests will be held at the State examination center.