Director of Public Health Laboratory

Plans, directs, and reviews professional work in the various environmental health laboratories; performs related duties as required.

Must be met on or before the date of the written test :
Candidates must be employed by the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, NASSAU COUNTY and must be serving and have served continuously, in the department in which promotion is sought, on a permanent basis in the competitive class for one year immediately preceding the date of the written test as CHEMIST III or MICROBIOLOGIST III and, for promotion to the title of DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY such service must continue to the date of appointment. NOTE : According to Civil Service Law, section 52.10(a) which became effective September 4, 2024, time served provisionally immediately preceding permanent appointment shall count towards meeting the time in title and the employee shall be eligible to take the promotion examination. NOTE : FOR OTHER PROMOTION SITUATIONS, SEE ITEM NO. 2 OF GENERAL INFORMATION .

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas: Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. Analytical chemistry, including techniques, equipment, and procedures for inorganic and organic analyses - These questions test for knowledge of general principles of chemical analysis, including the various techniques used in the chemical analysis of both organic and inorganic materials, the operating principles and characteristics of the analytical equipment used, and laboratory safety. Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections. Organization and interpretation of data, including elementary statistical analysis and quality control - These questions test for knowledge of the various techniques used in data collection and analysis. Questions may include such areas as proper methods of collecting and organizing data, elementary statistical operations performed on data, and interpreting tabulated results properly. Principles and applications of microbiology related to the testing of both treated and untreated water - These questions test for knowledge of microbiology as it relates to water testing, including such areas as sample preservation and preparation for microbiological analysis; methods, materials, and equipment used in the culture and identification of microorganisms, including microscopy; characteristics and effects of microorganisms; and general principles of microbiology and water treatment. Test guide: The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . NOTE : The use of a quiet, hand-held solar or battery powered calculator is recommended for this examination. Devices with typewriter keyboards such as computers, spell-checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, and any similar devices are prohibited. NOTE : If you have not received notice within three days of the examination date of December 19, 2026 , call the Commission (572-0862). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THIS COMMISSION, IN WRITING, OF ANY CHANGE OF NAME, MAILING/LEGAL/EMAIL ADDRESS, OR PHONE NUMBER: INDICATE EXAMINATION NUMBER AND TITLE, AND YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. DISABLED VETERANS : Visit our homepage at www.nassaucivilservice.com to view information (including a downloadable credit request form) on a recent amendment to the New York Constitution regarding the award and use of additional credits for certain disabled veterans on civil service examinations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. APPLYING : Inquiries should be directed to the Executive Director, Nassau County Civil Service Commission. The Commission does not accept responsibility for non-delivery or delivery delays of

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, NASSAU COUNTY