SENIOR SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
PROMOTIONAL EXAM #:70-034950
OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM #60-067140
EXAMINATION DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2026
FILING FOR APPLICATIONS OPENS: OCTOBER 19, 2026
FILING FOR APPLICATIONS CLOSES: NOVEMBER 19, 2026
APPOINTING AUTHORITY:
CITY OF YONKERS: $89,681 - 144,890*
VACANCIES: AS THEY OCCUR
*This rate is subject to change
CLICK HERE FOR EXAM APPLICATION
AN APPLICANT FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, N.Y. FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXAM AND CONTINUOUSLY UP TO THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT.
A PROMOTION EXAMINATION WILL BE HELD FOR THIS TITLE ON THE SAME DAY AS THIS OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION. THE PROMOTION LIST MUST BE USED FIRST IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS. A SEPARATE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IF FILING FOR BOTH.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet requirements of one of the following groups on or before the date of the written test.
OPEN-COMPETITIVE
A)Possession of a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of experience in coordinating programs or projects, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
B)Possession of an Associate's Degree and six (6) years of experience as described in (A), one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
C)Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) and eight (8) years of experience as described in A), one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
D)An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C).
PROMOTIONAL:
One (1) year permanent competitive status currently holding position of Special Projects Coordinator.
Note:
Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee."
Note:
Post graduate study may be substituted for the required general work experience on a year for year basis.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a supervisory position with the responsibility for the supervision and implementation of related complex projects under the Department to which assigned. While the ability to exercise independent judgment and make independent decisions is a requirement, general direction is received from the Department Head, or other management personnel as assigned. General and direct supervision is exercised over technical and clerical personnel as assigned. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
• Supervises and implements various program activities;
• Plans and implements complex projects or programs;
• Supervises the development of projects to insure compliance with budgets and work programs;
• May provide technical assistance to functional units on program components and overall direction;
• May oversee the evaluation of projects in regard to overall efficiency and effectiveness and report status to Department Head or other management personnel as assigned;
• May evaluate potential funding sources and assist in developing funding applications in program areas to which assigned;
• Assists community groups in regard to relevant programs as necessary.
SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:
A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:
1.EDUCATING AND INTERATING WITH THE PUBLIC
These questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact with individuals and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.
2.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.
3.UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL
These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.
4.ADMINISTRATION
These questions test for knowledge of the managerial functions involved in directing an organization or an organizations segment. These questions cover such areas as: developing objectives and formulating policies; making decisions based on the context of the administrator's position and authority; forecasting and planning; organizing; developing personnel; coordinating and informing; guiding and leading; testing and evaluating and budgeting.
5.SUPERVISION
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline.
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
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE QUIET,HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.
APPLICATIONS: APPLICATION FORMS AND INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, 1 LARKIN CENTER, 2ND FLOOR, YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DELIVERED PERSONALLY OR BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST DATE FOR FILING SHOWN IN HEADING. A separate application must be filed for each examination. OMISSIONS OR VAGUENESS IN ANSWERS WILL NOT BE INTERPRETED IN CANDIDATE'S FAVOR AND MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. Approved candidates will be sent notice when and where to appear for examination. Due notice will be sent to DISAPPROVED candidates. IF NOTICE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN TWO (2) DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION, CALL THIS OFFICE [redacted].
NOTE: DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR YOUR APPLICATION. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXAMINATION. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL BE USED AS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AT TIME OF EXAMINATION.
APPLICATION FILING FEE: For all examinations held on or after June 1, 2017 a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 is required for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. The required fee must accompany your application(s). If you are applying for a Promotional and an Open-Competitive Examination for the same title, only one application fee is required. Submit check or money order payable to the "City of Yonkers". Write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH. Application fees are not refundable. If you are disqualified from or fail to appear for the examination, your fee is not refunded. Therefore, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FEE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE EXAMINATION. YOUR APPLICATION WITH THE REQUIRED FEE MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST FILING DATE.
THE FEE MAY BE SUBJECT TO INCREASE.
APPLICATION FILING FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency. All Claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a "Request for Application Fee Waiver and Certification" form and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as Listed on the Examination Announcement.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO NOTIFY THE CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE OF ANY CHANGE IN NAME OR ADDRESS. NO ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO LOCATE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE MOVED.
AGE LIMITS: There may be statutory restrictions on employment if under 18. Certain examinations may have age restrictions, in which case creditable military service, not exceeding 6 years total, may be subtracted from age of an applicant over the maximum age limit. Credit for age reduction must be claimed at time of filing application, by completing Veteran's Credits form and presenting separation papers.
INVESTIGATION OF CANDIDATES: All Statements are subject to verification. Inquiries may be made as to character and qualifications.
MULTIPLE TEST APPLICANTS: If you have cross filed for any other civil service tests with New York State or any other local government jurisdiction, you must make arrangements to take all the examinations at one test site. You must notify this office in writing at least two weeks before the test date indicating the site where you wish to take the test.
TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS: When high school diplomas or college transcripts or diplomas are required, they must be submitted prior to appointment.
SABBATH OBSERVER: Candidates, who for religious reasons, cannot be tested on Saturday must indicate this information on their application.
ALTERNATE TEST DATE: Under specific circumstances an alternate test date may be arranged in accordance with established guidelines. This includes special test arrangements for active military members. Your request and verifiable documentation must be submitted to the Civil Service Office prior to the test date or in the case of an emergency not later than 4:30 p.m. on the next business day following the test. The requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with our alternate test date guidelines. A copy of these guidelines is available upon request in the Civil Service Office.
DISABLED APPLICANTS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application.
ELIGIBLE LIST: The eligible list established as a result of this test will remain in force for at least one year but not more than four years. Changing conditions may make it advisable to certify to future vacancies at higher or lower salaries than those announced.
PERSONS ON PREFERRED LISTS: Any person, otherwise meeting the requirements for this exam whose name is presently on a preferred list is eligible to compete in this examination.
